Hallmark "Cool 'n' Sweet" 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 Sharon Pike of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.4286

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1991 on bottom of ornament: (C) 1991 / HALLMARK / CARDS / INC. on front of packaging: MINIATURE / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Cool 'n' Sweet on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Hand-Painted / Fine Porcelain - Dated 1991 on bottom of packaging: Mfd. and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXM586-7
Hallmark "Cool 'n' Sweet" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1991