Hallmark "Smile! It's Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1993
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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
1993
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.191
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on top of ornament:
35mm / Merry Memories / (Double Exposure) / CHRISTMAS COLOR / ASA 93
on back of ornament:
(C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Smile! / It's Christmas!
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 35mm / Merry Memories / (Double Exposure) / CHRISTMAS COLOR / ASA 93 / Smile! It's Christmas / Photo Holder
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / Two of your favorite photos are sure to look picture perfect in this special photo holder ornament.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX533-5
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