Hallmark "Old English Village Series: Tudor House" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1995

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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

1995

Creator Notes

Designed by Julia Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.4819

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1995 on bottom of ornament: (C) 1995 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. / 8 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Tudor House / OLD ENGLISH VILLAGE / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1995 / Eighth in the Old English Village Series. / Look for series verification 8 on ornament. / This cozy Tudor House has / been carefully painted by hand. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1995 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXM4819
Hallmark "Old English Village Series: Tudor House" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1995