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Hallmark "First Class Thank You" Collector's Club Christmas Ornament, 1997

THF351783 / Hallmark "First Class Thank You" Collector's Club Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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

1995-1996

Subject Date

1997

Creator Notes

Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3932

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Hallmark [heart] Collectors! / Ima Collector II / 1997 Memories Lane / Artists On Tour, USA on back of ornament: Anita / Hallmark / Keepsake / Ornament / COLLECTOR'S / CLUB / (C) 1995 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS / 1997 / Artists / ON TOUR / A Signing Event / First Class Thank You / 1997 Artists On Tour Exclusive on back of packaging: Sculpted by / Anita Marra Rogers / This ornament is an exclusive / gift for members attending / 1997 Artists On Tour events. / Thank you for being part of / our Hallmark Keepsake Ornament / Collector's Club family. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1996 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand
Hallmark "First Class Thank You" Collector's Club Christmas Ornament, 1997