Hallmark "Clever Camper" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Robert Chad for 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
2019.65.2540
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on proper right side of ornament:
1997
on proper left side of ornament:
CHAD / (C) 1997 / HMD CDS
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Clever Camper
on back of packaging:
A camping trip at Christmastime / is quite a special treat, / And nicely toasted marshmallow / can make the fun complete! / Sculpted by / Robert Chad / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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