Hallmark "Marilyn Monroe Series" 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 Patricia Andrews 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
2019.65.2877
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Marilyn Monroe / Marilyn Monroe / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Second in the Marilyn Monroe Series / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / A dazzling presence on the silver screen, / Marilyn brought a breathless innocence and / joy to the characters she portrayed, creating / films that continue to delight us today. / From 1948 to 1961, she appeared in some / 30 movies, emerging from cameo roles in / Ladies of the Chorus and Love Happy to box / office sensations in The Seven Year Itch, / Bus Stop, and Let's Make Love. / This series recalls a different glamorous / image of Marilyn each year. / Sculpted by / Patricia Andrews. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 -1998
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