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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale 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
2019.65.4855
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
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