Hallmark "The Nutcracker Ballet Series: Herr Drosselmeyer" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1997
THF360452 / Hallmark "The Nutcracker Ballet Series: Herr Drosselmeyer" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1997
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1997
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4901
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
1997 / (C) 1997 / Hmk. Cds. / 2
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Herr Drosselmeyer / The Nutcracker Ballet / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Second in The Nutcracker Ballet Series. / Look for series verification 2 / on ornament. / Herr Drosselmeyer brings his / godchild Clara a wondrous gift- / a large, brightly painted, / wooden Nutcracker... / and the magical story begins! / Miniature / Sculpted by LaDene Votruba / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Mfd. for and (C) 1997 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4135 / Handcrafted - Dated 1997
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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