Hallmark "Artists' Favorites: Have a Cookie" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Donna Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4801
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
94
on right side of ornament:
(C)1994 Hallmark / Cards, Inc.
on bottom of ornament:
Donna Lee
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Have a Cookie / Sculpted by Donna Lee / ARTISTS' FAVORITES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / "Have a Cookie" is included in a group of / ornaments called "Artists' Favorites." These / designs reflect personal interests and memories / of the artists who create them. Look for Donna's / signature on this ornament. / This ornament reflects a warm memory for / artist Donna Lee. "Last year I made gingerbread / cookies for my family's Christmas party," she / says. "I turned the cookies into little sculptures / with noses, eyes and chubby cheeks, and each / one wore a frosting bow tie of ribbon." / Mfd. for and (C) 1994 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXM516-6
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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