Hallmark "Seaside Scenes Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2001
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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
2001
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale 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
2019.65.4995
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
2001 / (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 3
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Seaside Scenes / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Third and final in the Seaside Scenes Series. / Look for series verification 3 on ornament. / High above the rocky shore, the lighthouse / serves as a warning of danger and a guide to / safe harbor. Inspired by the time-honored / tradition of models in bottles, this lighthouse / appears to watch over the sailors and ships / within its care. / Sculpted by Ed Seale / Miniature / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2001
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM5275
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