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

Creator Notes

Original artwork by Marjolein Bastin. Ornament designed by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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
Hallmark "Nature's Sketchbook: Raising a Family" Christmas Ornament, 1995