Hallmark "Peppermint Clown" 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 Peter Dutkin of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Taiwan.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.970
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Felt (Textile)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
PEPPERMINT CLOWN / Hand-Painted Fine Porcelain
on back of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / In his heart, there's a feeling / of lore and goodwill, / in his eyes, / there's a twinkle so bright, / As the Peppermint Clown / shares his wonderful gifts / of laughter / and childhood delight.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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