Hallmark "U.S. Christmas Stamps Series" Christmas Ornament, 1994
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1994
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Dolli Tingle. Ornament designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.66
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Enamel (Fused coating)
Copper (Metal)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
Season's Greetings USA 20c
on back of ornament:
CHRISTMAS / 1994 / Children Trimming Tree / Designer: Dolli Tingle / Date of Issue: October 28, 1982 / Place of Issue: Snow, Oklahoma / Stamp Design: (C) 1982 U.S. Postal Service. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. 2
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Season's Greetings USA 20c / U.S. Christmas Stamps / Display Stand Included / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
Enamel on Copper / Dated 1994 / Second in the U.S. Christmas Stamps Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / Beautiful commemorative Christmas stamps add to the joy of sending and receiving holiday greetings. This colorful Keepsake Ornament series features vivid reproductions of official U.S. Christmas stamps from past years. You can display this enamelled copper stamp on your Christmas tree, or use the stand provided to highlight it on your table or mantel. / Stamp Design. (C) 1982 U.S. Postal Service / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in U.S.A. QX520-6
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