Hallmark "Making It Bright" 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 Dill Rhodus for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3164
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
MAIL
on left side of ornament:
Dill
on right side of ornament:
NORTH / POLE
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Making It Bright / Sculpted by Dillard Rhodus / ARTISTS' FAVORITES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / "When I was little, it was my job to paint our family's / name on our mailbox each Christmas," says artist Dill / Rhodus, explaining why this ornament reminds him of / his childhood. "My mom told me this would help Santa / find our house. I also wrapped a big bow around the / mailbox and decorated it with sprigs of cedar and pine." / "Making It Bright" is included in a group of ornaments / called "Artists' Favorites." These designs reflect the / personal interests and memories of the artists who create / them. Look for Dill's signature on this ornament.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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