Hallmark "Mail Call" Christmas Ornament, 1989
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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
1989
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 the Philippines.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.994
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: BRANCH / OFFICE / MAIL on front of packaging: ARTISTS' FAVORITES / MAIL CALL / Handcrafted Ornament / Sculpted by Ed Seale on back of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / Designed by Ed Seale,the ornament / "Mail Call" reflects both his talent for / sculpting and his skill at creating / original puns. "I like to give animals / human traits in my designs," he says. / "When I made this raccoon a mail / carrier, I couldn't resist sculpting him / on his own Branch Office." / "Mail Call" is included in a group of / ornaments called Artists' Favorites. / These ornaments feature designs / reflecting the personal interests of the / artists who create them. Look for / Ed's signature on this design. on top of packaging: Hallmark
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