Hallmark "Very Strawbeary" Christmas Ornament, 1988
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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
1988
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Peter Dutkin 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
2019.65.1413
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
ARTISTS' / FAVORITES / Very Strawbeary / Handcrafted Ornament / Sculpted by Peter Dutkin
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
ARTISTS' / FAVORITES / A teddy bear is a friend to / young and old alike, as well as a / beloved collectible. When Hall- / mark sculptor Peter Dutkin / created this bear for the Artists' Favorites collection, he gave it a / cool strawbeary snack! All the / ornaments in this group hold / special meaning for both artist / and collector. Look for the art- / ist's signature on each piece. / Keepsake Ornament
on bottom of packaging:
(c) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China QX409-1
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