Hallmark "Keepsake Ornaments 20th Anniversary Edition: Glowing Pewter Wreath" Christmas Ornament, 1993

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THF350701 / Hallmark "Keepsake Ornaments 20th Anniversary Edition: Glowing Pewter Wreath" 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 Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.3292

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Pewter (Tin alloy)
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Silver (Color)
Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1993 on back of ornament: 1973 / (C) 1993 / Hmk. Cds. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Glowing Pewter Wreath / ANNIVERSARY EDITION / 20 Years of Keepsake Ornaments on back of packaging: Fine Pewter - Dated 1973-1993 / The story of Keepsake Ornaments began in 1973-- / the year the first collection made its debut. Unlike / the plain ball ornaments that were available at the / time, Keepsake Ornaments were beautifully decorated, / reflecting cherished symbols of the Christmas season. / With this simple beginning, a new holiday tradition / of ornament collecting was born. Today, Keepsake / Ornaments are among the most widely collected in / the world. / Sculpted by Duane Unruh, this "Glowing Pewter / Wreath" has been created to commemorate the 20th / Anniversary of Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments... 20 / years of sharing Christmas memories with you. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in U.S.A. QX530-2
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