Hallmark "Greatest Story 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Brass snowflake made in Japan. Sculpted porcelain insert made in Taiwan. Ornament assembled in Hong Kong.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.771
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
1990
on back of ornament:
(C) 1990 HALLMARK CARDS, INC. / 1
on front of packaging:
NEW / COLLECTOR'S / SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Greatest Story
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Fine Porcelain and Brass - Dated 1990 / First in the Greatest Story Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / This series tells the beautiful story of the first / Christmas. Each year, the ornament will feature a / bas-relief scene fashioned in fine porcelain and framed / by an elegant snowflake. Like fine works of art, / the ornaments in this series will be treasured additions / to your holiday decor. / Mfd. for and (C) 1990 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Brass Snowflake Made in Japan, Sculpted Porcelain Insert / Piece MAde in Taiwan, Ornament Assembled in Hong Kong / QX465-6
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