Hallmark "Norman Rockwell Art" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Norman Rockwell. Ornament designed by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the U.S.A.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2419
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
Norman Rockwell
on back of ornament:
"Santa and / His Helpers" / From / THE NORMAN / ROCKWELL / COLLECTION / Christmas 1991
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Norman Rockwell Art
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Glass - Dated 1991 / Sentiment on Ornament: / "Santa and His Helpers" / From / THE NORMAN ROCKWELL COLLECTION / Santa's wee helpers / work all through the year, / But they're specially busy / as Christmas draws near / With last minute touches / to finish the toys / And make them all ready / for good girls and boys!
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in U.S.A. RES. PHOTO U.S. Pat. No. 4,483,890 QX225-9
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