Hallmark "Collector's Plate Series: Sweet Holiday Harmony" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made in Japan. Plastic stand made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3200

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: Sweet Holiday / Harmony / 1992 / FINE PORCELAIN / 6 (C) 1992 HALLMARK CARDS, INC. on front of packaging: COLLECTOR'S / SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Sweet Holiday Harmony / Collector's Plate / Plate Stand Included on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Fine Porcelain - Dated 1992 / Sixth and Final in the Collector's Plate Series. / Look for series verification 6 on this ornament. / Sentiment on Ornament: Sweet Holiday / Harmony / Mfd for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Ornament Made in Japan / Plastic Stand Made in China QX446-1