Hallmark "Thimble Series: Thimble Puppy" 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 Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.1016

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: COLLECTOR'S SERIES / THIMBLE PUPPY / Handcrafted Ornament on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / This cute little puppy / with take-me-home eyes / Is a cuddly and snuggly / Christmas surprise! / Twelfth and Final in the Thimble Series. / Look for series verification 12 on this ornament. on bottom of packaging: (c)1989 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX455-2 / 23-278-9109
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