Hallmark "Collector's Plate Series" Easter Ornament, 1995
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Artifact Overview
Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. These ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories, commemorating milestones, and expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This success led the company to produce ornaments for other holidays. Hallmark marketed and sold Easter and springtime ornaments in several series dating back to the 1990s.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Holiday ornament
Date Made
1994
Subject Date
1995
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the Philippines.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5657
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
Catching the Breeze / 1995 / Hand-Painted / Fine Porcelain / (C) 1994 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 2
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Collector's Plate / For Decorative Use Only / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Hand-Painted Fine Porcelain / Dated 1995 / 1995 EASTER COLLECTION / Second in the Collector's Plate Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / Sentiment on Ornament: / Catching the Breeze / 1995
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1994 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Philippines QEO8219
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