Hallmark "Betsey Clark: Home For Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1990
THF183092 / Hallmark "Betsey Clark: Home For Christmas" 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
Original artwork by Betsey Clark, ornament designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.911
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
'TIS THE SEASON / WHEN HEARTS / ARE SINGING!
on front of packaging:
COLLECTOR'S / SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / BETSEY CLARK: HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Glass - Dated 1990 / Fifth in the Betsey Clark: Home for Christmas Series. / Look for series verification 5 / on this ornament. / Sentiment on Ornament: / 'Tis the season / when hearts are singing!
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