Hallmark "Twelve Days of Christmas Series: Two Turtle Doves" 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 Sharon Pike 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
2019.65.1372
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Acrylic (Plastic)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
THE / TWELVE DAYS / OF CHRISTMAS / 1985 / ...two turtle / doves...
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS / ACRYLIC ORNAMENT / THE / TWELVE DAYS / OF CHRISTMAS / 1985 / ...two turtle / doves... / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Second in the series / showing each of the Twelve Days of Christmas. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament.
on back of packaging:
$6.50 / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1985 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in U.S.A. QX371-2
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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