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

Object ID

2019.65.4605

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1992 on bottom of ornament: 1 / (C) 1992 / Hmk. Cds. on front of packaging: MINIATURE / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES / The Bearymores on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1992 / First in The Bearymores Series. / Look for series verification 1 on ornament. / Peek inside the dome and say "Hello" / to a couple of members / from a beary friendly family / called "The Bearymores." / This family will visit you / in this series every year bearing / wishes for a beary merry Christmas! / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM554-4