Hallmark "Christmas Castle" 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 Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4662

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1993 on bottom of ornament: ED SEALE / (C) 1993 / Hmk. Cds. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas Castle / MINIATURE on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / Sculpted by Ed Seale / Each Artists' Favorites ornament reflects the / interests and memories of the artist who / creates it, and displays the artist's signature. / Ed says that the design for this castle was inspired by ancient castles he saw on a trip / to Ireland plus a "touch of magic and fantasy." / Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM408-5 on top of packaging: Hallmark