Hallmark "Afternoon Tea Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2005

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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

2005

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5110

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Porcelain (Material)
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2005 / (C) 2005 HMK. LIC. / 3 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / AFTERNOON TEA / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: AFTERNOON TEA / Blue and white porcelain teapots / first reached Europe on Dutch / ships as early as the 1600s. This / ornament reflects a Nankin design / from the late 1800s. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / LaDene Votruba / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Third in the Series. / Look for 3 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu[sic] a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Porcelain and Metal - Dated 2005 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM8955