Hallmark "Turtle Dreams" Christmas Ornament, 1992
THF350420 / Hallmark "Turtle Dreams" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Julia Lee 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
2019.65.3229
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
DON'T / OPEN TILL / CHRISTMAS
on back of ornament:
1992
on front of packaging:
ARTISTS' / FAVORITES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Shell opens and closes! / Turtle Dreams / Sculpted by Julia Lee
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1992 - Clip-On / "Turtles are fascinating. No / matter where they travel, they're / never far from home," says artist / Julia Lee. "I put the tag saying, / 'Don't open till Christmas' on / the shell because Christmas gifts / tagged this way were always the ones I opened / first!" / "Turtle Dreams" 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 Julia's signature on this ornament. / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX499-1
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