Hallmark "Victorian Cross" Spring Ornament, 1998

THF358828 / Hallmark "Victorian Cross" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.5730

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Pewter (Tin alloy)
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: He is Risen on lower left side of ornament: D.U. on lower right side of ornament: (C) 1997 HMK. CDS. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Victorian Cross on back of packaging: Sentiment on ornament: / He is risen. Mark 16:6 / Sculpted by Duane Unruh / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Mfd. for and (C) 1997 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in U.S.A. QEO8453 / Fine Pewter on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Victorian Cross" Spring Ornament, 1998