Hallmark "Bellringer Series: Elfin Artist" Christmas Ornament, 1984
THF180416 / Hallmark "Bellringer Series: Elfin Artist" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Taiwan.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.887
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of bell:
Christmas / 1984
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / "ELFIN ARTIST" / Dated 1984 / Hand-Painted Fine Porcelain Ornament / QX438-4 / SIXTH AND FINAL EDITION IN THE COLLECTIBLE CERAMIC BELL SERIES / Look for series verification 6 on this ornament. $15.00
on sides of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
on back of packaging:
(C) 1984 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in Taiwan, R.O.C. / 23-278-7348
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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