Hallmark "Three Men in a Tub" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Donna Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1605
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament:
RUB-A-DUB-DUB
on front of packaging:
NEW! / ARTISTS' FAVORITES / Three Men in a Tub / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT / Sculpted by Donna Lee
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
NEW! / ARTISTS' / FAVORITES / Nursery rhymes are a precious / part of childhood and a popular / theme in collectibles. Hallmark / sculptor Donna Lee fashioned / her vision of "Three Men in a / Tub" for the Artists' Favorites / collection. All the ornaments in / this new group hold special / meaning for both artist and col- / lector. Look for the artist's sig- / nature on each piece. / Keepsake Ornament
on bottom of packaging:
(c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in Hong Kong QX454-7
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