Hallmark "The Christmas Story" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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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
1999
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Duane Unruh 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
2019.65.2741
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Christmas Story
on back of packaging:
With only their faith and a Star to guide them, / three wise men began a long journey. Their / destination was unknown to them, but when / they found the Star beaming down on a Baby, / they rejoiced. They knew they had seen a / miracle. The Baby was the Son of God. / This exquisite Keepsake Ornament traces / the wise men's journey to Bethlehem, and / the two doors on the front of the ornament / open to reveal an intricately sculpted creche. / Sculpted by / Duane Unruh / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1999 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6897
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