Hallmark "Our First Christmas Together" 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 Ed Seale 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
2019.65.2610
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
Our First Christmas Together
on back of ornament:
97 / ED SEALE
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Our First Christmas Together / Our First Christmas Together
on back of packaging:
This charming chipmunk couple is / celebrating Christmas in their cozy acorn / home. They like the way it sways to and / fro beneath the banner in a gentle breeze. / Of course, when there's no breeze, they / need a little help from you. / A tiny push will do! / Sculpted by / Ed Seale / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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