Hallmark "Wee Chimney Sweep" 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
2019.65.1604
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament:
1987
on front of packaging:
NEW! / ARTISTS' FAVORITES / Wee Chimney Sweep / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT / Sculpted by Ed Seale
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
NEW! / ARTISTS' / FAVORITES / Since his debut in "The Night / Before Christmas," a mouse has / appeared in countless holiday / stories and collectibles. Hall- / mark sculptor Ed Seale fash- / ioned the "Wee Chimney / Sweep" mouse for the Artists' / Favorites collection. All the or- / naments in this new group hold / special meaning for both artist / and collector. Look for the art / ist's signature on each piece. / Keepsake Ornament
on bottom of packaging:
(c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China QX451-9
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