Hallmark "Windows of the World International Series: French" Christmas Ornament, 1988
01
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
2019.65.1423
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
JOYEUX NOEL
on back of ornament:
1988
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / WINDOWS OF THE WORLD / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT / FRENCH - DATED 1988 / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Fourth in the Windows of the World International Series. / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
This little poodle and his friend / keep cozy as they wait / For Santa Claus to come their way / to help them celebrate! / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in China QX402-1
Keywords |
|---|