Hallmark "Holiday Heirloom Series" Limited Edition 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Crystal bell made in Korea. Metal wreath made in Hong Kong.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1660
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Crystal (Material by Form)
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Cardboard
Technique
Silver plating (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
1987
on back of ornament:
LIMITED EDITION / 34600
on top of packaging lid:
Holiday / Heirloom / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / LIMITED EDITION ORNAMENT / Dated 1987 - Lead Crystal Bell in a Silver-Plated Wreath / NEW! First in the Holiday Heirloom Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament.
on end of packaging lid:
Hallmark / LIMITED EDITION / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
on end of packaging lid:
Hallmark / LIMITED EDITION / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Crystal Bell Made in Korea Metal Wreath Made in Hong Kong QX485-7
on bottom of packaging:
Heirloom Series / Limited Edition / Ornament / $25.00
on outside of card, either side:
Hallmark / Holiday / Heirloom / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / LIMITED EDITION ORNAMENT / EDITION LIMITED TO 34,600 MAXIMUM / Dated 1987 - First in the Series.
on inside of card:
Bells and wreaths / and shining trees, / Happy dreams, warm memories... / May Christmastime bring all of these / and more for you this year. / Each year the glow of silver and the sparkle of a / 24 percent lead crystal bell will come together / in a lovely new ornament in the Holiday Heirloom / Collector's Series/ Limited to an edition size of / 34,600 pieces, the ornaments will bring you the / quality craftsmanship and intricate detail you / expect from Hallmark. The 1987 design, a delicately / sculpted wreath, is sure to become an heirloom / you will enjoy every Christmas.
on front of application:
Hallmark / Keepsake / Ornament / COLLECTOR'S CLUB / JOIN TODAY! / Share the tradition of collecting Keepsake Ornaments / with thousands of other members in the new Hallmark / Keepsake Ornament Collector's Club. [...]
on back of application:
1987 / CHARTER / MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION / Please complete this membership application and enclose your check or / money order for $15.00 for your first year's dues. ($20.00 U.S. for / Canada consumers.) / Name / Address / City State Zip / Phone / Please make check out to: Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collector's / Club and mail to: / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collector's Club/#161 / P.O. Box 419580 / Kansas City, MO 64141-6580 / Please allow a minimum of 6-8 weeks for delivery. / Application expires 2/28/88.
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