Hallmark "Cherry Jubilee" Christmas Ornament, 1989
THF177198 / Hallmark "Cherry Jubilee" Christmas Ornament, 1989
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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
1989
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.183
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
ARTISTS' FAVORITES / CHERRY JUBILEE / Handcrafted Ornament / Sculpted by Linda Sickman
on back of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / Sculptor Linda Sickman has given the little white mouse in "Cherry Jubilee" quite a treat. "I like the size relationship between the cherry and the mouse," she says. "Like many of us at Christmas, this mouse has eyes that are bigger than his stomach!" / "Cherry Jubilee" is included in a group of ornaments called Artists' Favorites. These ornaments feature designs reflecting the personal interests of the artists who create them. Look for Linda's initials on this design.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 1989 Hallmark Cards, Inc. K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX453-2
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