Hallmark "First Bouquet" Spring Ornament, 2005
Add to SetSummary
Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. These ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories, commemorating milestones, and expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This success led the company to produce ornaments for other holidays. Hallmark marketed and sold Easter and springtime ornaments in several series dating back to the 1990s.
Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. These ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories, commemorating milestones, and expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This success led the company to produce ornaments for other holidays. Hallmark marketed and sold Easter and springtime ornaments in several series dating back to the 1990s.
Artifact
Holiday ornament
Date Made
2005
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Marjolein Bastin. Ornament designed by Tammy Haddix 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
2019.65.5828
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: MB on bottom of ornament: 2005 / (C) Marjolein / Bastin / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Spring 2005 / Marjolein Bastin / FIRST BOUQUET / decoration printaniere on back of packaging: FIRST BOUQUET / Each day holds many small joys... / just waiting to be discovered. / Marjolein Bastin / Designed by Marjolein Bastin / Sculpted by / Tammy Haddix / SPRING / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / 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 2005 on top of packaging: Nature's / SKETCHBOOK / by Marjolein Bastin on bottom of packaging: (C) Marjolein Bastin / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QEO8282
Share Anywhere
Use this Artifact Card to share this great find with others. From historic images to vivid descriptions, a record of rich detail is bundled inside a single card.
