Ensemble "American Holly Stamp" Christmas Ornament, 1997
01
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
1997
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by The Ensemble Company, a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Inc. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3930
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
American Holly / 1997
on back of ornament:
American Holly 32 USA / the image on this product comes from The / American Holly Stamp, issued October, 1997. This / traditional motif is a timeless symbol of the holiday / season. / ensemble / A Hallmark Company / This product was custom designed for the / UNITED STATES / POSTAL SERVICE / (C) 1997 United States Postal Service / (C) 1997 Ensemble / MADE IN U.S.A.
on front of stamp:
American Holly 32 USA
Keywords |
|---|