Hallmark "Collector's Plate Series: Let It Snow!" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2401

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: Let It Snow! / 1991 / FINE PORCELAIN / 5 (C) 1991 HALLMARK CARDS, INC. on front of packaging: COLLECTOR'S / SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Let It Snow! / Collector's Plate / Plate Stand Included on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Fine Porcelain - Dated 1991 / Fifth in the Collector's Plate Series. / Look for series verification 5 on this ornament. / Sentiment on Ornament: / Let It Snow! on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX436-9