Hallmark have become an American tradition since producing their first range of 18 Christmas ornaments in 1973, and in 2013 they celebrate their 40th Anniversary.
Over the years Hallmark has produced a number of ranges incorporating many styles and ideas.
Pictured left: 2013 Club Exclusive – Halloween Wicked Witch of the West
With new ranges appearing and others retiring, and some pieces only being available for one year from the issue date, many of the pieces have become very collectable. There is a growing secondary market with great interest in the early and rarer ornaments.
Current ranges include: Classic American Cars series, NFL, Disney, Peanuts, Harry Potter, Disney Princesses.
Pictured right: 2013 Club Exclusive – Mischievous Kittens 15th Anniversary
There is a Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collector’s Club, which claims to be the largest of its kind in the United States.
Pictured left: 2013 Club Exclusive – Wiggly-Giggly Penguin
Club benefits include a choice of two exclusive members ornaments, the opportunity to purchase members only ornaments, a subscription to the club newsletter For Keeps, an annual Dream Book catalog of Keepsake Ornaments, and a membership card.
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Related Sites
The Official Hallmark Web Site
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