Hallmark "Sew, Sew Tiny" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 1992
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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
1992
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale 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
2019.65.4644
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Thread
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on top of thread spool ornament: 1992 on bottom or back of ornaments: (C) 1992 Hmk. Cds. on front of packaging: MINIATURE / ORNAMENT SET / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / SET OF 6 / ORNAMENTS / Sew, Sew Tiny on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Thread Spool Dated 1992 / This busy group of six mice has happy times all / sewn up! One mouse sits on a button - "Buttoned / Up," while another pokes a real pin into her pin / cushion - "Pinned On." A basket of yarn is a / snug bed for a sleepy mouse - "Basket Break," and / a wooden spool becomes a handy place to sit and / thread a real needle - "Threaded Thru." Tiny metal / scissors help one mouse get the "Cutting Edge," / while another peeks out of a metal thimble - / "Thimble Full." / Cleverly detailed, each ornament has been crafted / "just sew" to look charming on your tree, table, / mantel or other favorite setting in your home. on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM579-4
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