Hallmark "Nature's Sketchbook: Snowy Garden" Christmas Ornament, 2000
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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
2000
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Marjolein Bastin. Ornament sculpted by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2380
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament:
MB
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Marjolein Bastin / Snowy Garden / Nature's Sketchbook / DECORATION DES FETES
on back of packaging:
Celebrated Dutch nature artist / Marjolein Bastin writes that "winter / is a time to stand still, to contemplate, / and to wonder." In Marjolein's art, even / a tiny sprig of holly breaking through / the cool, white snow rewards those / ready to share her attention to the / beauty of nature. This hand-painted / ornament was sculpted by Hallmark artist Joyce Lyle. / Designed by Marjolein Bastin / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2000
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
(C) Marjolein Bastin / Mfd. for 2000 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8284
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