Hallmark "Baby Partridge" 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 Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.995
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
ARTISTS' FAVORITES / BABY PARTRIDGE / Handcrafted Clip-On Ornament / Sculpted by John Francis
on back of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / "Birds are always enjoyable to / watch," says sculptor John Francis. "I / feed the birds around my home every / day, and even have a little heater for / their water in the wintertime. Birds / are my special hobby." / "Baby Partridge" is included in a / group of ornaments called Artists' / Favorites. These ornaments feature / designs reflecting the personal inter- / ests of the artists who create them. / Look for John's initials on this design.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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