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demmiblue

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Fri Nov 18, 2022, 02:07 PM Nov 2022

Michigan is now home to the most complete Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments collection anywhere

DEARBORN, MI - Chalk up another one for the “mitten state.” The most comprehensive Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments collection anywhere in the world is now in Michigan on display for all to see. We’re talking 7,000 Christmas ornaments!

The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn acquired this huge collection a few years ago from Hallmark retailer, The Party Shop, which was a family-owned Hallmark Gold Crown store located in Warsaw, Indiana.

The shop was also home to the Hallmark Ornament Museum. When the owners decided to retire, The Henry Ford was contacted to acquire the collection which is now a permanent exhibit opening to members on Saturday, November 19 and to everyone on Sunday.

Hallmark introduced its first collection of Keepsake Ornaments in 1973 with a small line of six glass ball ornaments and 12 yarn figures. Since then, the company has introduced more than 8,500 ornaments and more than 100 ornament series.

https://www.mlive.com/life/2022/11/michigan-is-now-home-to-the-most-complete-hallmark-keepsake-ornaments-collection-anywhere.html




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Michigan is now home to the most complete Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments collection anywhere (Original Post) demmiblue Nov 2022 OP
I always look for Snoopy ones. Great sellers at the antique mall. multigraincracker Nov 2022 #1
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