Hallmark "Halls Station" 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
Designed by Don Palmiter 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
2019.65.2850
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
HALLS STATION
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Halls Station / ANNIVERSARY EDITION
on back of packaging:
Before Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments were introduced / in 1973, most Americans decorated their Christmas trees / with plain ball ornaments. Over the years, it has become / a holiday tradition to collect beautifully decorated Keepsake / Ornaments which reflect cherished symbols of the season. / Skillfully sculpted by Keepsake Ornament artist / Don Palmiter, "Halls Station" was designed to commemorate / the 25th Anniversary of Keepsake Ornaments. This finely / detailed train station, depicting the comings and goings of / holidays travelers, complements the "Nostalgic Houses and / Shops" Collector's Series. / Sculpted by / Don Palmiter / For decorative use only. Not for young children / Handcrafted - Dated 1973-1998
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS / 35 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998
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