Hallmark "Windows of the World International Series: German" 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 Donna Lee 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
2019.65.1010
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
Frohliche Weihnachten
on back of ornament:
1989
on front of packaging:
COLLECTOR'S SERIES / WINDOWS OF THE WORLD / Handcrafted Ornament / German - Dated 1989
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / It's Christmastime in Germany / Where days are merry as can be. / Where fun times find each girl and boy. / And homes are filled with love and joy! / Fifth in the Windows of the World International Series. / Look for series verification 5 on this ornament.
on bottom of packaging:
(c)1989 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX462-5 / 23-278-9119
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