Hallmark "The Kringles 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 Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4197

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 3 / (C) 1991 HALLMARK / CARDS, INC. on front of packaging: MINIATURE / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / The Kringles on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted / Third in The Kringles Series. / Look for series verification 3 on ornament. on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM564-7