Hallmark "Cymbals of Christmas" 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 Donna Lee 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
2019.65.1415
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
ARTISTS' / FAVORITES / Cymbals of Christmas / Handcrafted Ornament / Sculpted by Donna Lee
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
ARTISTS' / FAVORITES / Often portrayed playing musi- / cal instruments, angels are / classic Christmas collectibles. / Hallmark sculptor Donna Lee / added her own touch of whimsy / to this musical theme when she / created "Cymbals of Christ- / mas." All the Artists' Favorites / ornaments hold special meaning / for both artist and collector. / Look for the artist's signature on / each piece. / Keepsake Ornament
on bottom of packaging:
(c) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China QX411-1
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