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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale 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
2019.65.4662
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
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