Hallmark "Tender Touches: Glee Club Bears" Christmas Ornament, 1991
THF183372 / Hallmark "Tender Touches: Glee Club Bears" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1120
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
1990 / Deck / the / Halls
on front of packaging:
TENDER / TOUCHES / COLLECTION / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Glee Club Bears
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted and Hand-Painted - Dated 1991 / "Glee Club Bears" is part of the new / "Tender Touches" collection. These / ornaments take you into an enchanting / woodland world. The delightful animals / who live there are reflections of the fond / memories and holiday traditions we all / hold dear. Look for the entire collection / at your Hallmark retailer.
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand. QX496-9
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