Hallmark "The Nativity Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2000

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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

2000

Creator Notes

Designed by Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri.

Object ID

2019.65.4962

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Pewter (Tin alloy)

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on lower back of ornament: 2000 on bottom of ornament: (C) 1999 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. / 3
Hallmark "The Nativity Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2000