Hallmark "Christmas Bells 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4832

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 1995 / (C) 1995 / Hmk. Cds. / 1 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas Bells / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted and Metal / Dated 1995 / First in the new Christmas Bells Series. / Look for series verification 1 on ornament. / This tiny angel looks ready to sing / a joyous Christmas carol. In future / years, this series will introduce other / charming figures--each with its own / Christmas bell. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1995 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4007