Hallmark "Heart of Christmas Series" 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 Ed Seale for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3137
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
inside of ornament:
1994
on back of ornament:
Hearts are happy / when loved ones / gather near. / (C) 1994 / Hallmark / Cards, Inc. / 5
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Heart of Christmas / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / Fifth and Final in the Heart of Christmas Series. / Look for series verification 5 on this ornament. / Display this lovely heart open / or closed during the holidays. / And after Christmas is past, / close the heart for easy storage.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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