Hallmark "Nostalgic Houses and Shops Series: Accessories for Collector's Series" Christmas Ornaments, 1995
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Hallmark's "Nostalgic Houses and Shops" ornament series reflects a centuries-old Christmas tradition of placing small buildings under the tree to create tiny "villages." It began in 1984 and is one of Hallmark's longest-running series. Hung on the tree, these ornaments--depicting homes, stores, and other buildings--evoke small-town American life in days gone by.
Hallmark's "Nostalgic Houses and Shops" ornament series reflects a centuries-old Christmas tradition of placing small buildings under the tree to create tiny "villages." It began in 1984 and is one of Hallmark's longest-running series. Hung on the tree, these ornaments--depicting homes, stores, and other buildings--evoke small-town American life in days gone by.
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1995
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Julia Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2038
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Accessories for Collector's Series / Nostalgic Houses and Shops / Set of 3 Ornaments on back of packaging: Handcrafted / A classic roadster, an old-fashioned / street lamp, and an evergreen tree--this / trio of designs is the perfect complement / to the Keepsake Ornament Collector's / Series, Nostalgic Houses and Shops. / Created especially for this series, the / accessories can be arranged in a variety of / ways to make a charming display--on a / wreath or tree, or on a mantel or tabletop. on top of packaging: Hallmark
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