Hallmark "March of the Teddy Bears 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 Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.4687

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1994 on bottom of ornament: (C) 1994 Hmk. / 2 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / March of the Teddy Bears / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / Second in the March of the Teddy Bears Series. / Look for series verification 2 on ornament. / Mfd. for and (C) 1994 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXM510-6 on top of packaging: Hallmark