Hallmark "Christmas Classics Series: The Littlest Angel" Christmas Ornament, 1990

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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

1990

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by John Collin Francis for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made in China, connector cord made in Taiwan.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.4700

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: The Littlest Angel / 1990 ornament, underside: (C) 1990 Charles Tazewell / Hallmark Cards, Inc. 12 / U.S. Pat. No. 4,693,541 packaging, front: MAGIC / LIGHT! / [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Christmas Classics - The Littlest Angel packaging, back: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1990 / Fifth and Final in the Christmas Classics Series. / Look for series verification 5 on this ornament. / A unique ornament -- lights / up your Christmas with a bit / of Keepsake Magic! / Plugs easily into any of the light bulb / sockets on a miniature tree light string. Use only / with standard U.L.- listed light strings of 3.5- / or 6- volt bulbs. / Handy connector cord and two light bulbs included. / Connector cord allows for easy placement on your tree. / Complete display instructions enclosed. / Story of The Littlest Angel included on / top flap of this box. packaging, underside: (C) 1990 Charles Tazewell, Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made in China / Connector Cord Made in Taiwan / Connector Cord U.S. Pat No. 4,544,218 / Grommet U.S. Pat. No. 4,693,541 / QLX730-3
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