Hallmark "Thimble Series: Partridge" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by 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
2019.65.1584
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / THIMBLE PARTRIDGE / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Ninth in the Thimble Series / Look for series verification 9 on this ornament.
back of packaging:
This pretty little partridge / resting on her thimble nest / is hoping that this Christmas / is your very, very best! / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1986 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo 64141 Made in Sri Lanka. QX406-6
top of packaging:
Hallmark
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