Hallmark "Candy Cane Elf" Miniature 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3978
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
Hmk.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / MINIATURE ORNAMENT / Candy Cane Elf
on back of packaging:
Keepsake Miniature Ornaments / bring you a new way to celebrate / Christmas. This handcrafted "Candy / Cane Elf," sculpted with care by a / Hallmark artist, will become part of / your holiday tradition. / (C) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China QXM570-1
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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