Hallmark "On Her Toes" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Patricia Andrews 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
2019.65.3735
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
(C) 1993 Hmk. Cds. / Patricia
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / On Her Toes / Sculpted by Patricia Andrews / ARTISTS' FAVORITES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / "When I watch ballet, I feel the / grace and movement of the dancers / flow through me," says artist Patricia / Andrews. "I've always loved all / kinds of dance. The ballerina in this / design looks like my daugher, Elizabeth, who's / taking dance lessons now. When she hears music / on TV, she calls me to come and dance with her in / front of the screen." / "On Her Toes" 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 Patricia'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 Thailand QX526-5
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