Hallmark "Nature's Sketchbook Series" Christmas Ornament, 2003
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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
2003
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Marjolein Bastin. Ornament designed by John Collin Francis 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
2019.65.3438
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
String (Fiber product)
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
MB
on bottom of ornament:
2003 / Marjolein Bastin / (C) Marjolein Bastin / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 1
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Nature's / SKETCHBOOK / by Marjolein Bastin / Christmas 2003 / NATURE'S SKETCHBOOK / Designed by Marjolein Bastin / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
NATURE'S SKETCHBOOK / Designed by Marjolein Bastin / For Marjolein Bastin, renowned Dutch / artist, each day is a gift with many / discoveries. Through this new series of / ornaments, she offers a glimpse into the / world of nature she has loved since / childhood. / "I like to think of this little / wren as stopping by a familiar / place for a visit with friends or / family. It is an image that reminds / me of the many people who, though / not always within reach, are always / in my heart." / Marjolein Bastin / Designed by Marjolein Bastin / Sculpted by John "Collin" Francis / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / FIRST IN THE SERIES. / Look for 1 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2003
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003
on bottom of packaging:
(C) Marjolein Bastin / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8679
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