Hallmark "Afternoon Tea Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2004

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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

2004

Creator Notes

Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5081

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2004 / (C) 2004 HMK. LIC. / 2 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / AFTERNOON TEA / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: AFTERNOON TEA / With its elaborate design / and lustrous finish, this / lovely teapot is reminiscent / of elegant tea sets that / graced fine homes in / England in the 1890s. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / LaDene Votruba / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Second in the Series. / Look for 2 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. / Die-Cast Metal - Dated 2004 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM5171