Hallmark "Snowflake Ballet Series" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.4903

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: HMK. / 1 / 97 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Snowflake Ballet / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: First in the Snowflake Ballet Series. / Look for series verification 1 / on this ornament. / This dainty ballerina leads the way in a new / miniature Snowflake Ballet Series. Prepare / to be enchanted as more of these delightful / dancers join the ballet in years to come. / Sculpted by Patricia Andrews / 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 Thailand QXM4192
Hallmark "Snowflake Ballet Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1997