Hallmark "Afternoon Tea Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2003
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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
2003
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by LaDene Votruba 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
2019.65.5050
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
2003 / (C) HMK. / 1
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / AFTERNOON TEA / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
AFTERNOON TEA / Sharing tea with friends has been a happy / custom since the 1840s, when an English / Duchess gave the first afternoon tea party. / This series will offer a different classic teapot / design each year. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / LaDene Votruba / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / First in the Series. / Look for 1 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Porcelain - Dated 2003
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4937
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