Hallmark "Merry Walruses" 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 Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4851
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
(C) 1995 Hallmark / Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Merry Walruses / MINIATURE
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted / Whether displayed alone or as an / addition to the "Noah's Ark" Special / Edition Keepsake Miniature Ornament / set introduced in 1994, these "Merry / Walruses" bring their own natural / charm to the holidays. / Mfd. for and (C) 1995 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXM4057
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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