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

Creator Notes

Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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
Hallmark "The Kringles Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1993