Hallmark "Miniature Clothespin Soldier Series" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4828
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
(C) 1995 Hmk. Cds.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Miniature Clothespin Soldier / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted / First in the new Miniature Clothespin Soldier Series. / Look for series verification 1 on ornament. / This handsome British soldier is the / first in a new series that is reminiscent / of the Keepsake Ornament Clothespin / Soldier Series offered in years past. / Like the first ornament in that original / series, this soldier's left arm can be / moved back and forth as he appears to / lead the holiday parade. / Mfd. for and (C) 1995 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4097
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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