Hallmark "Mother and Dad" 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 Michele Pyda-Sevcik of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Japan.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1549
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
For a / Mother and Dad / who are / warmly loved. / CHRISTMAS / 1986
on front of packaging:
Mother and Dad / PORCELAIN BELL ORNAMENT / DATED 1986
back of packaging:
For a / Mother and Dad / who are / warmly loved. / CHRISTMAS / 1986
/ KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1986 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in Japan QX431-6
top of packaging:
Hallmark
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