Hallmark "Heart of Christmas Series" Christmas Ornament, 1993

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

1993

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Seale, Ed 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

Thailand 

Creator Notes

Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3275

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: Christmas brings / a gentle peace / that enters / every heart. / (C) 1993 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. / 4 signature on back of ornament: ED SEALE inside ornament: 1993 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Heart of Christmas / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / Fourth in the Heart of Christmas Series. / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament. / Display this lovely heart open or closed / during the holidays. And after Christmas is / past, close the heart for easy storage. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX448-2

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