Hallmark "Special Friends" Spring Ornament, 1998
THF358726 / Hallmark "Special Friends" Spring Ornament, 1998
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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
1997
Subject Date
1998
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Becky Kelly. Ornament designed by LaDene Votruba of 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
2019.65.5720
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
1998 / The very best way / to spend a day / is to share it with a friend. / Becky Kelly / (C) 1997 Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Spoonful of Stars / by Becky Kelly / Special Friends / Becky Kelly / World of Wishes
on back of packaging:
For: / From: / Sentiment on ornament: / The very best way / to spend a day / is to share it with a friend. / Designed by Becky Kelly / Sculpted by LaDene Votruba / This Keepsake Ornament was inspired by the / charming watercolor drawings of Becky Kelly, / whose timeless designs and soft color palette / are reminiscent of children's storybooks from / the 1900s. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1997 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QEO8523
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