Hallmark "The Nutcracker Ballet Series: Nutcracker" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1998

Summary

Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.

Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

1998

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Votruba, LaDene 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4935

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 1998 / (C) 1998 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 3 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Nutcracker / The Nutcracker Ballet / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Third in The Nutcracker Ballet Series. / Look for series verification 3 on ornament. / The Nutcracker comes to life, / dances with Clara and leads / a company of toy soldiers. / Sculpted by LaDene Votruba / Miniature / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1998 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4146

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