Hallmark "Mother" Christmas Ornament, 1991
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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
1991
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Taiwan.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1181
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Tin (Metal)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
Mother / CHRISTMAS / 1991
on back of ornament:
Having / you for / a mother / is the nicest / gift / of all. / (C) 1991 HALLMARK CARDS, INC.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Mother / CHRISTMAS / 1991 / Mother
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Fine Porcelain and Hand-Formed Tin / Dated 1991 / Sentiment on Ornament: / Having you for a mother / is the nicest gift of all.
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Taiwan QX545-7
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