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

Creator Notes

Designed by Marjolein Bastin and sculpted by John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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