Hallmark "Welcome Friends 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Sharon Pike 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
2019.65.4904
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
97
on back of ornament:
(C) 1997 HMK. / 1
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Welcome Friends / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
First in the Welcome Friends Series. / Look for series verification 1 / on this ornament. / A winter feast, a gift from caring hands, / captures the spirit of the season and the / joy of bird watching. Look for a different / design to join this charming series each year. / Sculpted by Sharon Pike / 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 China QXM4205
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