Hallmark "Caring Shepherd" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Taiwan.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4264
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Brass (Alloy)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
(C) 1991 / Hmk. Cds.
on front of packaging:
MINIATURE / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Caring Shepherd
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Hand-Painted Fine Porcelain / This appealing shepherd has a brass staff. / Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Taiwan QXM594-9
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