Hallmark "Clothespin Soldier: French Officer" Christmas Ornament, 1986
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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
1986
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman 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
2019.65.1503
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / CLOTHESPIN SOLDIER / FRENCH OFFICER HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Fifth in the Clothespin Soldier Series. / Look for series verification 5 on this ornament.
back of packaging:
The art of fashioning clothespins / into ornaments has long been a / favorite holiday tradition. Care- / fully painted and detailed, this charming clothespin "French / Officer" features moveable arms. / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1986 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in China QX406-3
top of packaging:
Hallmark
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