Hallmark "Heart of Christmas Series" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.763
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
inside ornament:
1990
on back of ornament:
Keep the magic / of Christmas / in your heart. / ED SEALE / 1 (C) 1990 / HALLMARK CARDS, INC.
on front of packaging:
NEW / COLLECTOR'S / SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Heart of Christmas
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1990 / First in the Heart of Christmas Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / Childhood dreams, family memories, / special times with friends, and nostalgic / visions of the season come to life inside / the hearts in this new series. Designed / to be displayed either closed or open, / each intricately sculpted ornament will / mirror the meaning of the season...the / "heart of Christmas." / Mfd. for and (C) 1990 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX472-6
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