Hallmark "Chocolate Chipmunk" Christmas Ornament, 1987
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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
1987
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale 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
2019.65.1465
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Yarn
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
CHOCOLATE CHIPMUNK / Handcrafted Clip-On Ornament
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
My name's Chocolate / Chipmunk, / and everyone knows / I'm a true chocolate lover / from whiskers to toes! / This ornament attaches to your / tree with a special clip. / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
on bottom of packaging:
(c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China / QX456-7
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