Hallmark "Tiny Treasures" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 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

2019.65.4855

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of jewelry box ornament: 1995 on back or bottom of perfume bottle, mirror, lipstick and bow ornaments: (C) 1995 / Hmk. Cds. on bottom of compact and jewelry box ornaments: (C) 1995 / Hallmark / Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Tiny Treasures / Set of 6 Ornaments / MINIATURE SET on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1995 / Six mice discover there's much to do before a / holiday debut! "Precious Gem" chooses a necklace / from the jewelry box. "Glamour Girl" paints on a / lipstick smile, and "Powder Puff Pal" freshens up. / Meanwhile, "Smelling Sweet" is spritzing perfume. / "All Tied Up" gets wrapped in the holiday spirit / as she ties a bow on her tail, and the mouse gazing / into the mirror is "just Reflecting" on the beauty / of the moment. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1995 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4009
Hallmark "Tiny Treasures" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 1995