Hallmark "A Sharp Flat" Christmas Ornament, 1994
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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
1994
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ken Crow 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
2019.65.3072
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / A Sharp Flat
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / Which view of this intricately / sculpted violin will you display? / The front of the design is carefully / proportioned and detailed to re- / semble a classic musical instrument. / Turn it around and you'll discover / the enchanting "behind-the-scenes" / view--a virtuoso mouse in formal / attire tuning up for a holiday concert.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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