Hallmark "Miniature Creche" Christmas Ornament, 1985
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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
1985
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Korea.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1335
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
MINIATURE CRECHE / First in the Miniature Creche Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / $8.75 / QX482-5
on sides of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
on back of packaging:
Unto us is born this day / A precious baby boy / Born to grace our lives / with love / And fill our world with joy. / (C) 1985 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in Korea.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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