Hallmark "Invitation to Tea Collection: European Castle Teapot" 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
Designed by Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the Philippines.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1813
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Invitation to Tea Collection / European Castle Teapot / SHOWCASE
on back of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1995 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Philippines QK1129
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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