Hallmark "Holiday Heirloom Series" Limited Edition Collector's Club 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 Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Bell made in Korea, metal piece made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3866

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Crystal (Material by Form)
Silver (Metal)
Cardboard

Technique

Silver plating (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1988 on bottom of ornament: Ltd. Ed. 34,600 / 2 (C) 1988 Hmk. Cds. on top of packaging: Hallmark / Holiday / Heirloom / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / LIMITED EDITION ORNAMENT / Dated 1988 - Silver-Plated Angels / Atop a Lead Crystal Bell on front of packaging: Second in the Holiday Heirloom Series / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / (C) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Crystal Bell Made in Korea Metal Angels Made in China QX406-4 on back of packaging: Hallmark / LIMITED EDITION / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT