Hallmark "Miniature Creche" 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 Anita Marra Rogers 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
2019.65.1017
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
COLLECTOR'S SERIES / MINIATURE CRECHE / Handcrafted Ornament
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / This colorful Nativity scene inside / double doors is called a retablo. / Introduced to the Americas by the / Spanish in the 16th century, retablos / were miniatures of full-size altar / pieces. Today's retablos are a beautiful / blend of Old and New World art. / Fifth and Final in the Miniature Creche Series. / Look for series verification 5 on this ornament.
on bottom of packaging:
(c)1989 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX459-2 / 23-278-9113
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