Hallmark "Heart of Christmas Series" Christmas Ornament, 1993
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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
1993
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale of 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
2019.65.3275
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
Christmas brings / a gentle peace / that enters / every heart. / (C) 1993 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. / 4
signature on back of ornament:
ED SEALE
inside ornament:
1993
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Heart of Christmas / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / Fourth in the Heart of Christmas Series. / Look for series verification 4 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
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX448-2
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