Hallmark "Nature's Angels Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1996

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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

1996

Creator Notes

Designed by Sharon Pike of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.4859

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Brass (Alloy)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: (C) HMK. / 7 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Nature's Angels / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted / Sculpted by Sharon Pike / Seventh and Final in the Nature's Angels Series. / Look for series verification 7 on ornament. / This angelic squirrel has a shiny brass halo. / Mfd. for and (C) 1996 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXM4111 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Nature's Angels Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1996