Hallmark "Norman Rockwell: Marbles Champion" 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. Ornament designed by Duane Unruh for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Indonesia.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2607
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
NORMAN / ROCKWELL
on back of ornament:
Marbles Champion / Inspired by / The Saturday Evening Post / Cover: September 2, 1939 / NORMAN / ROCKWELL / 1997 / (C) The Curtis Publishing Company / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / NORMAN / ROCKWELL / Marbles Champion / Norman Rockwell Art
on back of packaging:
Sentiment on Ornament: / Marbles Champion / Inspired by The Saturday Evening Post / Cover: September 2, 1939 / Sculpted by / Duane Unruh / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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