Hallmark "The Kringles Series" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4650
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
(C) 1993 / Hallmark / Cards, Inc. / 5
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Kringles / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted / Fifth and Final in the Kringles Series. / Look for series verification 5 on ornament. / This happy duo is fashioned / to look like hand-carved wood. / Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM513-5
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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