Hallmark "Penguin Pal Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1991

THF360278 / Hallmark "Penguin Pal Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1991
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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

1991

Creator Notes

Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.4191

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 4 / (C) 1991 / Hmk. Cds. on front of packaging: MINIATURE / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Penguin Pal on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted / Fourth and Final in the Penguin Pal Series. / Look for series verification 4 on ornament. / Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXM562-9