Hallmark "Greatest Story Series" Christmas Ornament, 1992
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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
1992
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Taiwan.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2471
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Brass (Alloy)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
1992
on back of ornament:
(C) 1992 HALLMARK CARDS, INC. / 3
on front of packaging:
COLLECTOR'S / SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Greatest Story
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Fine Porcelain and Brass - Dated 1992 / Third and Final in the Greatest Story Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / On the holy night / of the Christ Child's birth, / The joy of heaven / came to earth. / Mfd for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Taiwan QX425-1
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