Hallmark "Nature's Sketchbook: Raising a Family" Christmas Ornament, 1995
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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
1995
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Marjolein Bastin. Ornament designed by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1803
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
MB
on back of ornament:
Marjolein Bastin '95 / (C) 1995 Marjolein Bastin / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Nature's Sketchbook / Marjolein Bastin / Raising a Family / SHOWCASE
on back of packaging:
(C) 1995 Marjolein Bastin / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QK1067
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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