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

Creator Notes

Designed by John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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