Hallmark "First Bouquet" Spring Ornament, 2005
THF358329 / Hallmark "First Bouquet" Spring Ornament, 2005
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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
2005
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Marjolein Bastin. Ornament designed by Tammy Haddix 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
2019.65.5828
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
MB
on bottom of ornament:
2005 / (C) Marjolein / Bastin / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Spring 2005 / Marjolein Bastin / FIRST BOUQUET / decoration printaniere
on back of packaging:
FIRST BOUQUET / Each day holds many small joys... / just waiting to be discovered. / Marjolein Bastin / Designed by Marjolein Bastin / Sculpted by / Tammy Haddix / SPRING / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005
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 QEO8282
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SetA Selection of Hallmark Ornaments: Spring
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Spring! Longer days, warmer weather, and new life: a time to celebrate! Many people may not realize that Hallmark produces ornaments celebrating spring and Easter. The company added its first line of spring and Easter Keepsake ornaments in 1991. These ornaments evoke the joy and excitement of the bright, new season of rebirth and renewal.