Hallmark "Mother" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1989
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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
1989
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made in the United States, metal ring made in Hong Kong.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4040
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
Mother
on back of ornament:
With Love / at / Christmas / 1989 / (C) 1989 HALLMARK CARDS, INC.
on front of packaging:
MOTHER / Dated 1989 / KEEPSAKE MINIATURE ORNAMENT
on back of packaging:
MOTHER / Dated 1989 / KEEPSAKE MINIATURE ORNAMENT / Keepsake Miniature Ornaments / bring you a special way to celebrate / Christmas. Created with care by a / Hallmark artist, this cameo ornament, / for "Mother" will be cherished for / many years to come.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 1989 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made in U.S.A. QXM564-5 / Metal Ring Made in Hong Kong / QXM5645U
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