Hallmark "1994 Expo Collection: Golden Poinsettia" Christmas Ornament
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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
1994
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3899
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Gold (Metal)
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on lower front of ornament:
1994
on lower back of ornament:
(C)1994 Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on ornament's ribbon:
Keepsake Ornament EXPO 1994
on front of packaging:
1994 / EXPO COLLECTION / GOLDEN / Poinsettia / PLATED IN 22 CARAT GOLD / SHOWCASE
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT
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