Hallmark "Nostalgic Houses and Shops Series: Don's Nursery" Christmas Ornament, 2008
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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
2008
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Don Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6407
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: DON'S / NURSERY / EST. 2008 inside left of ornament: Dec. 24th / 86 days / 'til Spring! on bottom of ornament: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / 25 on front of packaging: Series / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Don's Nursery / Nostalgic Houses and Shops / 25th Anniversary / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Don's Nursery / Nostalgic Houses and Shops / 25th Anniversary / Green thumbs welcome--walk right in! / This nursery's for you, / Stroll every green and leafy aisle-- / "adopt" a plant or two. / Admire those you've never tried / and favorites that you love-- / green growing things and gardeners / go together hand in glove! / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Twenty-fifth in the Series. Look for 25 on this ornament. / 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 2008 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX7101
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