Hallmark "Future Star" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1997

THF360970 / Hallmark "Future Star" 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 Sharon Pike of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.4909

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: (C) / HMK / 97 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Future Star on back of packaging: This pretty ballerina / can hardly wait to do, / The fun ballet she's / just made up / especially for you! / 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 Thailand QXM4232