Hallmark "Marilyn Monroe Series" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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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
1999
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Patricia Andrews of 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
2019.65.2981
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Marilyn Monroe / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Third and Final in the Marilyn Monroe Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / Marilyn loved the camera, and the camera / loved her! Glamorous images from famous / publicity photos and feature films keep this / legendary star ever young in our hearts and / continue to attract new generations of fans. / Marilyn's husky, breathless voice and ability / to coo a song made her a hit in Gentlemen / Prefer Blondes, River of No Return, Bus Stop, / and Some Like It Hot. The Platinum blonde / beauty is also remembered for her leading / roles in How to Marry a Millionaire and / The Seven Year Itch. / Sculpted by / Patricia Andrews / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
TM/(C) The Estate of Marilyn Monroe. All Rights Reserved. / Marilyn Monroe, MARILYN / and MARILYN MONROE are trademarks of the Estate of / Marilyn Monroe licensed by CMG Worldwide, Inc. INDPLS., IN 46256 / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6389
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