Hallmark "Porcelain Bear Series: Cinnamon 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 Sharon Pike of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Mexico.

Object ID

2019.65.1005

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: COLLECTOR'S SERIES / CINNAMON BEAR / Fine Porcelain Ornament on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / Cinnamon Bear / thinks that Christmas is neat-- / A lip-smacking, paw-licking, / yummy-good treat! / Seventh in the Porcelain Bear Series. / Look for series verification 7 on this ornament. on bottom of packaging: (c)1989 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Mexico QX461-5 / 23-278-9257
Hallmark "Porcelain Bear Series: Cinnamon Bear" Christmas Ornament, 1989