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

Creator Notes

Designed by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Taiwan.

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
Hallmark "Thimble Bells Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1992