Hallmark "Nature's Angels Series" 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 LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4684

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Brass (Alloy)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 5 / (C) 1994 Hmk. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Nature's Angels / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted / Fifth in the Nature's Angels Series. / Look for series verification 5 on ornament. / This happy little skunk / has a shiny brass halo. / Mfd. for and (C) 1994 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM512-6 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Nature's Angels Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1994