Hallmark "Miniature Creche" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Porcelain creche made in Taiwan, metal star made in U.S.A.

Object ID

2019.65.1547

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / MINIATURE CRECHE / FINE PORCELAIN ORNAMENT / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Second in the Miniature Creche Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. back of packaging: Christmas.... / the story that touches each heart... / the spirit that warms every home... / the season that brightens the world. / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1986 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Porcelain Creche Made in Taiwan Metal Star Made in U.S.A. QX407-6 top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Miniature Creche" Christmas Ornament, 1986