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

Creator Notes

Designed by Don Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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