Hallmark "Collector's Plate Series: Morning of Wonder" 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 LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Japan.

Object ID

2019.65.1022

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: Morning / of Wonder / 1989 / FINE PORCELAIN / 3 (c) 1989 HALLMARK CARDS INC. on front of packaging: COLLECTOR'S SERIES / MORNING OF WONDER / Miniature Porcelain Plate Ornament / Dated 1989 - Plate Stand Included on back of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / Third in the Collector's Plate Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (c)1989 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Plate Made in Japan / Stand Made in China QX461-2 / 23-278-9116