Hallmark "Greatest Story Series" Christmas Ornament, 1991
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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
1991
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Taiwan.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1119
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Brass (Alloy)
Cardboard
Color
Gold (Color)
White (Color)
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
1991
on back of ornament:
(C) 1991 HALLMARK CARDS, INC. / 2
on front of packaging:
COLLECTOR'S / SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Greatest Story
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Fine Porcelain and Brass - Dated 1991 / Second in the Greatest Story Series / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / When shepherds saw the star that night, / They followed after its bright light - / And when they found the Baby Boy, / Their hearts were filled with love and joy. / Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Taiwan QX412-9
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