Hallmark Keepsake Ornament

1983 Sister

1983 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament

QX2069

1983 Sister 1983 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament QX2069 This 1983 Hallmark Keepsake Christmas Ornament is a frosted white glass bulb with a teardrop shape, metal cap, and clear plastic sleeve featuring a wreath with the caption: "A SISTER is a forever friend." The holiday wreath is made of evergreen branches with nuts, a gingerbread man, rocking horse, pinecones, holly leaves and berries, fruit, and a big red bow, surrounded by garland with holly, red poinsettias, and candy canes. The dated panel is bordered by red poinsettias and red ribbon with jingle bells. A banner with "1983" in black sits atop a similar-looking wreath hanging behind a counter full of festively-wrapped Christmas presents, cookies, and candy. A decorative basket with green and red bows is overflowing with sugar and gingerbread cookies, a glass jar with a wide cork lid is full of various types of thumbprint cookies, and a tall apothecary jar with a red and white striped bow has giant red and green ribbon candy inside. The ornament is packaged in the original "window" box, viewable from all sides, so you can see the entire bulb. Disclaimer: As with many older glass ball ornaments, it may have developed "age spots," which is normal with older ornaments. Fun Fact: Blown-glass teardrop ornaments have Victorian origins, as they gained popularity in the late 19th century. Traditional glassblowers custom crafted every bulb individually, so each was unique, with a slightly different twist, tip, or curve. Massive appeal created a demand that required millions to be made and American shoppers were able to buy them at "nickel-and-dime" stores, like F.W. Woolworth's. Material: Glass, metal, and plastic Artist: NA Size: 3.883" H x 2.912" D