Hallmark "Visions of Sugarplums" 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 Don Palmiter 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
2019.65.4672
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Pewter (Tin alloy)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
(C) 1993 HALLMARK / CARDS, INC. / 1993
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Visions of Sugarplums / MINIATURE
on back of packaging:
Pewter - Dated 1993 / Pewter is called the sculptor's metal / because it can reproduce intricate detail, / such as the fanciful and delicately carved / "Visions" shown on this glowing spoon. / Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM402-2
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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