Hallmark "Angelic Minstrel" Limited Edition Christmas Ornament, 1988

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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

1988

Creator Notes

Designed by Donna Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament and display stand made in Taiwan, hanger made in Hong Kong.

Object ID

2019.65.3865

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: A Limited Edition Ornament / HAND-PAINTED FINE PORCELAIN / (C) 1988 HALLMARK CARDS, INC. on top of packaging: Hallmark / Angelic / Minstrel / HAND-PAINTED FINE PORCELAIN / LIMITED EDITION ORNAMENT / Solid Wood Display Stand Included on front of packaging: Hallmark / LIMITED EDITION / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Porcelain Ornament Made in Taiwan Wood Display Stand Made in Taiwan / Metal Hanger Made in Hong Kong QX408-4 on back of packaging: Hallmark / LIMITED EDITION / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT