Hallmark "Thirsty Cardinal" Spring Ornament, 2004
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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
2004
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Marjolein Bastin. 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
2019.65.5819
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
MB
on bottom of ornament:
(C) Marjolein Bastin / 2004 / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Spring 2004 / Marjolein Bastin / THIRSTY CARDINAL / decoration printaniere
on back of packaging:
THIRSTY CARDINAL / "As nature wakes from its winter / sleep, the first signs of spring appear / in a burst of color and activity." / Marjolein Bastin / Designed by / Marjolein Bastin / Sculpted by / LaDene Votruba / SPRING / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2004
on top of packaging:
Nature's / SKETCHBOOK / by Marjolein Bastin
on bottom of packaging:
(C) Marjolein Bastin / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QEO8301
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