Hallmark "Thimble Bells Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1992
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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
1992
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Joyce Lyle 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
2019.65.4601
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
1992
on inside back of ornament:
3 / (C) 1992 Hmk. Cds.
on front of packaging:
MINIATURE / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Thimble Bells
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Fine Porcelain - Dated 1992 / Third in the Thimble Bells Series. / Look for series verification 3 on ornament. / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Taiwan QXM546-1
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