Hallmark "The Gift Bringers Series: Kolyada" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3203
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
THE GIFT BRINGERS / Kolyada / CHRISTMAS 1992
on front of packaging:
COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Gift Bringers - Kolyada
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Glass - Dated 1992 / Fourth of five ornaments in The Gift Bringer Series. / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament. / Throughout the world, the many different / traditions of the Christmas "Gift Bringer" / have delighted the young and old. This / series will include five ornaments celebrating / these beloved givers of joy. / Kolyada / On Christmas Eve long ago, the lovely / elf-maiden Kolyada traveled through Russia / visiting each family in her sleigh. When the / children ran out to serenade her with carols, / she would reward their tuneful tributes with / special gifts and treats. / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in U.S.A. U.S. Pat. No. 4,483,890 QX212-4
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