Hallmark "Holiday Wildlife Series: Purple Finch" Christmas Ornament, 1988
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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
1988
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Wood housing made in Korea. Insert made in the United States.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1428
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Wood (Plant material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament: Hallmark / Purple Finch / CARPODACUS PURPUREUS / Seventh in a Series / Wildlife Collection / Christmas / 1988 on front of packaging: Hallmark / PURPLE FINCH / DATED 1988 / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Seventh and Final Ornament in the Holiday Wildlife Series. / Look for series verification on this ornament. on back of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Wood Made in Korea Insert Made in U.S.A. QX371-1
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