Hallmark "Old English Village Series: Village Depot" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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
1997
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Tracy Larsen of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Indonesia.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4889
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
DEPOT
on bottom of ornament:
(C) 1997 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 10
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Old English Village / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Village Depot / Tenth and Final in the Old English Village Series. / Look for series verification 10 on ornament. / The Depot is a happy place because so many / people are coming home for the holidays! / This charming, hand-painted design is a / reminder that there's always a friendly / welcome awaiting you in the Village. / Sculpted by Tracy Larsen / Miniature / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1997 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Indonesia QXM4182
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