Hallmark "Thimble Series: Thimble Snowman" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1418
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / THIMBLE SNOWMAN / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Eleventh in the Thimble Series. / Look for series verification 11 on this ornament.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
A thimble's cap / is a snappy way / To top this snowman's / holiday! / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX405-4
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