Hallmark "Old English Village Series: Hat Shop" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1994

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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

1994

Creator Notes

Designed by Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.4681

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1994 / HATS on bottom of ornament: (C) 1994 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. / 7 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Hat Shop / OLD ENGLISH VILLAGE / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / Seventh in the Old English Village Series. / Look for series verification 7 on ornament. / This charming "Hat Shop" has / been carefully painted by hand. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1994 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXM514-3