Hallmark "Christmas Bells Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2002
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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
2002
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale 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
2019.65.5019
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
2002 / (C) 2002 / Hmk. Cds. / 8
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / CHRISTMAS BELLS / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
CHRISTMAS BELLS / She's ringing in the season. / She's jingling up the place. / Her music is as merry / As her sweet and smiling face. / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Ed Seale / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Eighth in the Series. / Look for 8 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted and Metal - Dated 2002
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4326
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