Hallmark "Porcelain Bear Series: Cinnamon Bear" Christmas Ornament, 1990

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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

1990

Creator Notes

Designed by Sharon Pike of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Mexico.

Object ID

2019.65.754

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: COLLECTOR'S / SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Cinnamon Bear on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Fine Porcelain / Eighth and Final in the Porcelain Bear Series. / Look for series verification 8 on this ornament. / Cinnamon Bear tops / his tree with a star-- / He thinks it's the nicest / and best tree by far! / Mfd. for and (C) 1990 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Mexico QX442-6
Hallmark "Porcelain Bear Series: Cinnamon Bear" Christmas Ornament, 1990