Hallmark "Portraits in Bisque Collection: Christmas Feast" 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 Sharon Pike 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
2019.65.3758
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
1993 / (C) 1993 Hallmark / Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Portraits in Bisque Collection / Christmas Feast / SHOWCASE
on back of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QK115-2
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT
inside front flap of packaging:
Portraits in Bisque Collection / This elegant collection brings us portraits of / our cherished Christmas memories...those / visions of the holiday that we hold close in / our hearts. / The glowing beauty of fine bisque / porcelain enhances each distinctively / detailed design. Sculpted on both front and / back, the ornaments feature the artwork of / the beloved artist Norman Rockwell as well / as rich scenes reflecting the holiday / traditions of the Victorian Era. Dated 1993, / these are ornaments to cherish for their / grace and their enduring meaning. / QK115-2
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