Hallmark "Betsey's Country Christmas Series" 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
Original artwork by Betsey Clark. Ornament designed by 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
2019.65.3221
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament:
CHRISTMAS / SETS OUR HEARTS / A-DANCING!
on front of packaging:
NEW / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / BETSEY'S COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Glass - Dated 1992 / First in the new Betsey's Country Christmas Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / Betsey and her friends will have a / wonderful time celebrating / Christmas in the country in this / new series featuring the beloved / artwork of Betsey Clark. For more / than 30 years, Betsey has warmed / the hearts of young and old with / her gentleness and caring. She is / truly a reflection of the loving spirit / of Christmas. / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in U.S.A. U.S. Pat. No. 4,483,890 QX210-4
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