Hallmark "Nature's Sketchbook Series" Christmas Ornament, 2006
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Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2006
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Marjolein Bastin. Ornament designed by John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5358
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
bottom of ornament: (C) Marjolein Bastin / 2006 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 4 on front of packaging: SERIES EDITION / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Nature's / SKETCHBOOK / by Marjolein Bastin / Nature's Sketchbook / Designed by Marjolein Bastin / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Fourth in the Series. Look for 4 on this ornament. / Nature's Sketchbook / Designed by Marjolein Bastin / Imagine a snow-covered landscape--a very / cold world of only grays and whites. It is / serenely silent--the snow muffling the sound. / Then all of a sudden, a few cardinals land on / the feeder. WOW! That's color!!! The first time / I saw them, I could hardly believe my eyes. / It can't be--the birds must be fake! I am still / amazed every time I see them! / Marjolein Bastin / In this series of Keepsake Ornaments, / the renowned Dutch artist offers a / glimpse into the world of nature she / has loved since childhood. A different / scene appears each year. / Designed by Marjolein Bastin / Sculptued by John "Collin" Francis / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / HANDCRAFTED - DATED 2006 on bottom of packaging: (C) Marjolein Bastin / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2383
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