Hallmark "Nature's Sketchbook Collection: Honored Guests" Christmas Ornament, 1997
THF184940 / Hallmark "Nature's Sketchbook Collection: Honored Guests" 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 Marjolein Bastin. Ornament sculpted by John Collin Francis 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
2019.65.2604
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
(C) 1997 Marjolein Bastin / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Marjolein Bastin '97
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Marjolein Bastin / Honored Guests / Nature's Sketchbook
on back of packaging:
Marjolein Bastin is considered to be the most important / nature artist in the Netherlands. Much of her work / is inspired by the flowers, birds, and wildlife that surround / her woodland home in Holland. This hand-painted / ornament featuring a design on both sides was sculpted / by Hallmark artist John Francis (Collin). / Designed by / Marjolein Bastin / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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