Hallmark "Marilyn Monroe Series" 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
Designed by Patricia Andrews 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
2019.65.2592
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Marilyn Monroe / Marilyn Monroe / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
First in the Marilyn Monroe Series. / Look for series verification 1 / on this ornament. / The pinup girl who became a Holly- / wood legend, Marilyn (Norma Jeane) / stole our hearts with her special blend / of innocence and sophistication. / Beginning with a bit part in / Scudda-Hoo! Scudda-Hay! (1948), / her film career blossomed into star- / ring roles in such hits as Gentlemen / Prefer Blondes (1953), Bus Stop (1956) / and Some Like It Hot (1959). Each / ornament in this series will recall a / different, glamorous image of Marilyn. / Sculpted by / Patricia Andrews. / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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