Hallmark "A Christmas Eve Story: Becky Kelly" Christmas Ornament, 1998
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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
1998
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Becky Kelly. Ornament sculpted by Sue Tague 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
2019.65.2681
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Spoonful of Stars / by Becky Kelly / A Christmas Eve Story / Becky Kelly
on back of packaging:
This Keepsake Ornament was inspired / by the charming watercolor drawings / of Becky Kelly, whose timeless designs / and soft color palette are reminiscent / of children's storybooks from the 1900s. / Display on your tree as you would any / other Keepsake Ornament--or enjoy / the special lightning effect using your own / miniature light string. The clip on the / back of ornament can be attached directly / to a lamp socket on a standard U.L-listed / miniature light string. Does not require / a separate connector cord. Complete / instructions enclosed. / Designed by Becky Kelly. / Sculpted by Sue Tague / For decorative use only. Not for young children / Handcrafted - Dated 1998
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS / 35 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998
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