Hallmark "Nature's Sketchbook Collection: Country Home" 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 Marjolein Bastin. Ornament sculpted by John Collin Francis 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
2019.65.2895
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Marjolein / Bastin / Country Home / Nature's Sketchbook
on back of packaging:
Much of nature artist Marjolein Bastin's / work is inspired by the flowers, birds, and / wildlife that surround her woodland home / in Holland. Her passion for all living things / brings to life the many everyday nature / scenes that so often go unnoticed and lets / us all share nature in a way that's as close / and personal as our own backyards. / This hand-painted ornament was sculpted / by Hallmark artist John "Collin" Francis. / Designed by Marjolein Bastin / 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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