Hallmark "Boy Scouts of America: Tomorrow's Leader" Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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
1997
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Norman Rockwell. Image from Brown & Bigelow out of St. Paul, Minnesota. Ornament designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2526
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
BE PREPARED
on back of ornament:
TOMORROW'S LEADER / 1997 / Produced from art from the archives of Brown & Bigelow / and with permission of the Boy Scouts of America. / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / BE PREPARED / Tomorrow's Leader / BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
on back of packaging:
Artwork by Norman Rockwell / This ornament celebrates the proud tradition and high / ideals of the Boy Scouts of America. Founded in 1910, / the organization continues to provide an educational / program designed to build character, promote good / citizenship, and develop personal fitness. / This Keepsake Ornament is a collectible decorative / item and is not intended for young children. / Produced from art from the archives of Brown & Bigelow / and with permission of the Boy Scouts of America. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in USA QX6452 / Ceramic - Dated 1997
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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