Hallmark "1997 Miniature Keepsake of Membership: Ready for Santa" Collector's Club Miniature Ornament
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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
1997
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Nello Williams of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5181
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
'Twas the / night / before / Christmas... / 1997 / (C) 1996 / Hmk. Cds.
on bottom of ornament:
K.O C.C.
on front of packaging:
Keepsake / Ornament / COLLECTOR'S / CLUB / Ready for Santa / 1997 MINIATURE KEEPSAKE OF MEMBERSHIP
on back of packaging:
This miniature ornament depicts the mood of / quiet anticipation created by Clement Clarke / Moore in the opening stanzas of The Night / Before Christmas: / 'Twas the night before Christmas, / when all through the house / Not a creature was stirring, / not even a mouse. / This ornament is one of four 1997 Keepsake / of Membership ornaments commemorating / the 175th year of The Night Before Christmas, / which was written in 1822. / Sculpted by Nello Williams / For decorative use only. / Not for young children / Handcrafted - Dated 1997
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1997 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXC5142
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