Hallmark "Night Watch" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler 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
2019.65.2898
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
(C) 1998 / Hallmark / Cards, Inc. / Christmas... / a good time for / dreaming. / 1998
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Night Watch
on back of packaging:
Santa Claus will soon be here-- / Of that make no mistake! / But as this mouse is finding out, / It's hard to stay awake! / Sculpted by / Bob Siedler / 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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