Hallmark "Thimble Series: Thimble Drummer" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.1617

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / THIMBLE DRUMMER / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Tenth in the Thimble Series. / Look for series verification 10 on this ornament. on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: Softly the sticks / Strike the holiday drum, / Make way for Christmas-- / Rum-pa-pa-pum! / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX441-9
Hallmark "Thimble Series: Thimble Drummer" Christmas Ornament, 1987