Hallmark "Playful Shepherd" Christmas Ornament, 1997

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

1997

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Tague, Sue 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Sue Tague for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2613

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Playful Shepherd on back of packaging: Sculpted by / Sue Tague / This Keepsake Ornament / is a collectable decorative / item and is not intended / for young children / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark

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