Hallmark "Bird-Watcher" 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
Desinged by Julia Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the Philippines.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3700
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
(C) 1993 / Hallmark / Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Bird-Watcher / Sculpted by Julia Lee / ARTISTS' FAVORITES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / This whimsical bluebird reflects / artist Julia Lee's devotion to bird- / watching. "Birds are happy and free / and so full of color," she says. "I like / to hike to remote areas to photograph / them, which is why this bluebird carries a camera / and wears hiking boots." / "Bird-Watcher" 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.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in the Philippines QX525-2
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