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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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