Hallmark "Bear-I-Tone" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler 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
2019.65.996
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
ARTISTS' FAVORITES / BEAR-I-TONE / Handcrafted Ornament / Sculpted by Bob Siedler
on back of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / "My little girl loves Teddy Bears," / says sculptor Bob Siedler. "I like to / create different bears for her, so I pay / particular attention to the expressions / and poses of my designs. It's the / subtle touches that give the bears / personalilty." / "Bear-i-Tone" is included in a group / of ornaments called Artists' Favorites. / These ornaments feature designs / reflecting the personal interests of the / artists who create them. Look for / Bob's signature on this design.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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