Hallmark "Merry Mascot" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1993
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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
1993
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4679
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on top of ornament:
93
on back of ornament:
(C) 1993 / Hmk. / Cds.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Merry Mascot / MINIATURE
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / This "Merry Mascot" can't wait to / ride on the "North Pole Fire Truck." / Look for this Keepsake Miniature / Ornament at your Hallmark retailer. / Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXM404-2
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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