Hallmark "Sailor Bear" 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 Duane Unruh 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
2019.65.2618
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
97
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 97 / Sailor Bear
on back of packaging:
What a lark to go to the park and sail / on a sunny day! This winsome fellow / is all decked out for the occasion in a / real fabric cap and collar. Fashioned / in a manner prized by collectors since / Victorian times, he's a charming / reminder that sailboat days are only / a dream away. / Sculpted by / Duane Unruh / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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