Hallmark "Thimble Bells Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1990

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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

1990

Creator Notes

Designed by Michele Pyda-Sevick of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Japan.

Object ID

2019.65.4047

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 1990 on inside front of ornament: 1 / (C) 1990 Hmk. Cds. on front of packaging: MINIATURE / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Thimble Bells on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Fine Porcelain - Dated 1990 / First in the Thimble Bells Series. / Look for series verification 1 on ornament. / This new series will bring you / a lovely "Thimble Bell" each year, / fashioned of fine porcelain / and decorated with a delicately / detailed painting. on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1990 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Japan QXM554-3
Hallmark "Thimble Bells Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1990