Hallmark "Future Ballerina" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Sue Tague for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri.

Object ID

2019.65.2830

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Future Ballerina on back of packaging: Sweeter than a sugarplum, / This tiny twinkle toes / Is ready to take center stage / In this year's Christmas show. / Sculpted by / Sue Tague / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998 on top of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998