Hallmark "Look for the Wonder" 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 Donna Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4212
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
Look for the Wonder
on back of ornament:
Christmas... / season of wonder and joy. / Joanne Pawelek / 1993
on bottom of ornament:
Sculpted by Donna Lee / (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Look for the Wonder / NEW ADVENT CALENDAR
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / This is the first Keepsake Ornament Advent / Calendar. Simply slide the angel at the top of / the design along the window frame one / number--or day--at a time until Christmas! / The design reflects the Christmas memories / of a collector named Joanne Pawelek. In 1991, / she won a costume contest at the first Keepsake / Ornament Collector's Club Convention. This / ornament was created as her prize. An advent / wreath is one of Joanne's most cherished / recollections. When you use this special Advent / ornament year after year, you'll share her joy and / the joy of the season.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX568-5
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