Hallmark "Christmas Bells Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2001
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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
2001
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4987
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament: 2001 / (C) Hmk. Cds. / 7 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas Bells / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Seventh in the Christmas Bells Series. / Look for series verification 7 on ornament. / A mouse in tails is different, yes, / and though he does look swell, / what makes this fellow special / is the jingle of his bell! / Sculpted by Ed Seale / Miniature / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted and Metal - Dated 2001 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXM5245
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