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

Creator Notes

Designed by Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

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