Hallmark "Winter's Wonders" Christmas Ornament, 2009
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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
2009
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Marjolein Bastin for 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
2019.65.6898
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
2009 / (C) Marjolein Bastin / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Nature's / SKETCHBOOK / by Marjolein Bastin / Winter's Wonders / Designed by Marjolein Bastin / christmas ornament - decoration de noel
packaging, back:
Winter's Wonders / "Just hold on, spring will come again!" / this cardinal seems to be saying to the / empty flowerpots beside the garden gate. / Nearby, a hardy evergreen sports bright / red berries just in time for Christmas. / Perhaps the gardener will pick a few to / decorate the mantelpiece or table. / Renowned artist Marjolein Bastin loves / to observe and depict the beauty of / nature in all four seasons--and winter / at its height just might be the most / beautiful of all! / Designed by Marjolein Bastin / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009
packaging, underside:
(C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc./ Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI1245
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