Hallmark "Collector's Plate Series: Light Shines At Christmas" 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 LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Plate made in Japan, stand made in Hong Kong.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1627
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
Light Shines / At Christmas / 1987
on front of packaging:
NEW SERIES! / Hallmark / COLLECTOR'S PLATE / LIGHT SHINES AT CHRISTMAS - DATED 1987 / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / First in the Collector's Plate Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament.
on back of packaging:
MINIATURE PORCELAIN PLATE ORNAMENT / Plate Stand Included / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Plate Made in Japan Stand Made in Hong Kong QX481-7
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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