Hallmark "Windows of the World International Series: Dutch" 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 Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1597
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
Vrolyk Kerstfeest / 1986
on front of packaging:
WINDOWS OF THE WORLD / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT - DATED 1986 / Second in the Windows of the World International Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / $10.00 / QX408-3
on sides of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS
on back of packaging:
It's a holiday time in Holland, / And everyone's merry and bright! / The windmills are turning, / And children are yearning / For old St. Nick's visit--tonight! / (C) 1986 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo 64141 Made in Hong Kong
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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