Hallmark "The Nativity Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1998
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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
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Mexico.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4941
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Pewter (Tin alloy)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament: 98 on bottom of ornament: 1998 / (C) 1998 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. / 1 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Nativity / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: First in The Nativity Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / Capture the magic of that first / Christmas night with this fine / pewter nativity series. Relive / the magic of His birth each year / as visitors from across the land / come to celebrate the birth / of a newborn King. / Sculpted by Duane Unruh / Miniature / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Fine Pewter - 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 Mexico QXM4156
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