Hallmark "Christmas Bells 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
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
2019.65.4869
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
1996 / (C) 1996 / HMK. / 2
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas Bells / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted and Metal - / Dated 1996 / Sculpted by Ed Seale / Second in the Christmas Bells Series. / Look for series verification 2 on ornament. / This jolly Santa is all ready / for a very merry Christmas! / Mfd. for and (C) 1996 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4071
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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