Hallmark "Bellringer Series: Swingin' Bellringer" Christmas Ornament, 1981
THF178771 / Hallmark "Bellringer Series: Swingin' Bellringer" Christmas Ornament, 1981
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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
1981
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Japan.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.516
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
1981
tag on front of packaging:
$15.00 / Hallmark / Dated Ornament / "Swingin' Bellringer" / Third in a series of collectible ceramic bells. QX441-5
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on sides of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
on back of packaging:
Ceramic bell made in Japan for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 64141
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