Hallmark "Paddington Bear" Christmas Ornament, 1989
THF182301 / Hallmark "Paddington Bear" Christmas Ornament, 1989
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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
1989
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by John Collin Francis 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
2019.65.948
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
tag on ornament:
Please look / after this / BEAR Thank / You.
on back of ornament:
Paddington Bear
on front of packaging:
Handcrafted Ornament / Please look / after this / BEAR Thank / You. / Paddington Bear
on back of packaging:
Keepsake Ornament
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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