Hallmark "Nature's Sketchbook Series" Christmas Ornament, 2007
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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
2007
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Marjolein Bastin and sculpted 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
2019.65.6189
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
(C) Marjolein Bastin / 2007 / [TM] / HMK. CDS. / 5
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Series / Nature's / SKETCHBOOK / by Marjolein Bastin / Nature's Sketchbook / Designed by Marjolein Bastin / christmas ornament - decoration de noel
packaging, back:
Nature's Sketchbook / Designed by Marjolein Bastin / My winter garden is so still--a little too quiet for me, / so I invite a few friends like these chickadees for a / holiday visit. They love the suet and sunflower seeds / I put out for them, and doesn't Mr. Rabbit look / handsome in his white winter coat? / Marjolein Bastin / In this series of Keepsake Ornaments, the renowned Dutch / artist offers a glimpse into the world of nature she has loved / since childhood. A different scene appears each year. / Designed by Marjolein Bastin / Sculpted by John "Collin" Francis / Fifth and final in the Series. Look for 5 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted - dated 2007
packaging, underside:
(C) Marjolein Bastin / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / QX7177
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