Hallmark "Art Masterpiece Series: Madonna and Child and St. John" Christmas Ornament, 1984
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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
1984
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Giuliano Bugiardini. Ornament designed by Diana McGehee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.877
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cloth
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
GIULIANO / BUGIARDINI / "Madonna and Child / and St. John: / (ca. 1505) / THE NELSON-ATKINS / MUSEUM OF ART / KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI / (NELSON FUND) / 1 (C) 1984 HMK. CDS.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / FIRST IN THE / ART MASTERPIECE SERIES / Collectible Satin Art Reproduction Ornament / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / $6.50 / "MADONNA AND CHILD AND ST. JOHN" ca. 1505 / Giuliano Bugiardini
on back of packaging:
(C) 1984 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. QX349-4
on top of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
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