Hallmark "Peppermint Painter" 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 Sue Tague of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.4919

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on right side of ornament: 97 on bottom of ornament: (C) HMK. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Peppermint Painter on back of packaging: With lickety stripes of red and white, / A candy cane is a pure delight. / Sculpted by Sue Tague / Miniature / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Mfd. for and (C) 1997 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXM4312 / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark