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Tannbenbaum’s Dept. Store

The story of Keepsake Ornaments began in 1973–the year the first collection made its debut. Unlike the plain ball ornaments that were available at the time, Keepsake Ornaments were beautifully decorated, reflecting cherished
symbols of the Christmas season.

With this simple beginning, a new holiday tradition of ornament collecting was born. Today, Keepsake Ornaments are among the most widely collected in the world.

“Tannenbaum’s Dept. Store” has been created to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments…20 years of sharing Christmas memories with you.

Though not a numbered edition, this ornament will complement all of the official editions in the “Nostalgic Houses and Shops” Collector’s Series. It was sculpted by Donna Lee, one of the original Keepsake Ornament artists.

Description

Anniversary Edition
20 Years of Keepsake Ornaments

Years-dated 1973-1993 (on sign.)

Artist: Donna Lee
Released: 1993
Retail Price: $26.00 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 2.875" w. x 4.9375" h.
SKU: QX561-2
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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Anniversary Edition
20 Years of Keepsake Ornaments
Years-dated 1973-1993 (on sign.)

Artist: Donna Lee
Released: 1993
Retail Price: $26.00 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 2.875" w. x 4.9375" h.
SKU: QX561-2
Produced in: China
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Look For The Wonder

This is the first Keepsake Ornament Advent Calendar. Simply slide the angel at the top of the design along the window frame one number–or day–at a time until Christmas!

The design reflects the Christmas memories of a collector named Joanne Pawelek. In 1991, she won a costume contest at the first Keepsake Ornament Collector’s Club Convention. This ornament was created as her prize. An advent wreath is one of Joanne’s most cherished recollections. When you use this special Advent ornament year after year, you’ll share her joy and the joy of the season.

Description

New Advent Calendar

Slide the angel along the window to use this ornament as an Advent calendar. On ornament: (front) Look for the Wonder. (back) Christmas... season of wonder and joy. Joanne Pawelek. Year-dated 1993.

Artist: Donna Lee
Released: 1993
Retail Price: $12.75 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3.5" h. 2.25" w.
SKU: QX568-5
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

Look for the Wonder

Excitement was high in Kansas City in June 1991 because more than 700 collectors were attending the first Keepsake Ornament Collector’s Club Convention. Among the convention activities was a costume contest where collectors dressed as their favorite ornaments. The Grand Prize for the best costume overall was won by Joanne Pawelek of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, for her 1977 “Jack-in-the-Box” costume. Artist Donna Lee sculpted “Look for the Wonder” as Joanne’s prize. It reflects Joanne’s Christmas memories and is, in her words, “a dream come true.”

For being the Grand Prize winner of the 1991 KOCC Kansas City Convention Costume Contest, Joanne Pawelek was flown back to Kansas City to meet with Keepsake Artist, Donna Lee and the Keepsake Ornament staff to collaborate on a Keepsake Ornament based on her favorite Christmas memories. This ornament came out of that collaboration—an Advent calendar that reflects the Ukrainian holiday traditions passed down to Joanne by her grandmother.

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Description

New Advent Calendar
Slide the angel along the window to use this ornament as an Advent calendar. On ornament: (front) Look for the Wonder. (back) Christmas... season of wonder and joy. Joanne Pawelek. Year-dated 1993.

Look for the Wonder

Excitement was high in Kansas City in June 1991 because more than 700 collectors were attending the first Keepsake Ornament Collector’s Club Convention. Among the convention activities was a costume contest where collectors dressed as their favorite ornaments. The Grand Prize for the best costume overall was won by Joanne Pawelek of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, for her 1977 “Jack-in-the-Box” costume. Artist Donna Lee sculpted “Look for the Wonder” as Joanne’s prize. It reflects Joanne’s Christmas memories and is, in her words, “a dream come true.”

For being the Grand Prize winner of the 1991 KOCC Kansas City Convention Costume Contest, Joanne Pawelek was flown back to Kansas City to meet with Keepsake Artist, Donna Lee and the Keepsake Ornament staff to collaborate on a Keepsake Ornament based on her favorite Christmas memories. This ornament came out of that collaboration—an Advent calendar that reflects the Ukrainian holiday traditions passed down to Joanne by her grandmother.

Artist: Donna Lee
Released: 1993
Retail Price: $12.75 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3.5" h. 2.25" w.
SKU: QX568-5
Produced in: China
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Radio News Flash

A unique lighted ornament! You hear it first–a radio news bulletin alerts you to Santa’s arrival!

To hear the radio bulletin, press button on ornament labeled “On/Off.” Message will stop automatically.

Ornametn plugs easilyi into any of the light bulb sockets on a miniature tree light string. Use only with standard U.L.-listed light strings of 3.5- or 6-volt bulbs.

Attached connector cord allows for easy placement on your tree.

Not for use with blinking lights.

Complete display instructions enclosed.

Description

Magic

On ornament: 1993 Christmas is in the air!

Artist: Donna Lee
Released: 1993
Retail Price: $22.00 USA
Material(s): plastic and fabric
Dimensions: 3" w. x 3.25" h. x 1.75" d.
SKU: QLX736-2
Produced in: China and Taiwan
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Magic
On ornament: 1993 Christmas is in the air!

Artist: Donna Lee
Released: 1993
Retail Price: $22.00 USA
Material(s): plastic and fabric
Dimensions: 3" w. x 3.25" h. x 1.75" d.
SKU: QLX736-2
Produced in: China and Taiwan
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Feliz Navidad

Hope you have a Merry Christmas,
“Feliz Navidad” to you.
May your happiness be “mucha,”
And continue all year too!

Description

On ornament: FELIZ NAVIDAD. Year-dated: 1993.

Artist: Donna Lee
Released: 1993
Retail Price: $8.75 USA
Material(s): plastic & brass
Dimensions: 2.5" h.
SKU: QX536-5
Produced in: Sri Lanka
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On ornament: FELIZ NAVIDAD. Year-dated: 1993.

Artist: Donna Lee
Released: 1993
Retail Price: $8.75 USA
Material(s): plastic & brass
Dimensions: 2.5" h.
SKU: QX536-5
Produced in: Sri Lanka
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Rodney Takes Flight

Rodney soars with skill and daring
though the Christmas sky–
Looks like Santa’s reindeer aren’t
the only ones who fly!

You can help Rodney land this stringer ornament by attaching the hooks to either one branch or two different branches of your tree.

Description

This stringer ornament features Rodney the reindeer piloting an airplane with a banner advertising his flight school in tow. On ornament: (front) ★ RODNEY'S ★, FLIGHT SCHOOL, Holiday Special; (back) ★ FLY WITH RODNEY ★, Club Members Welcome. Year-dated 1992.

Artist: Donna Lee
Released: 1992 (KOCC)
Retail Price: FREE (included in Membership Kit)
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 1.25" h.
SKU: QXC508-1
Produced in: China
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This stringer ornament features Rodney the reindeer piloting an airplane with a banner advertising his flight school in tow. On ornament: (front) ★ RODNEY'S ★, FLIGHT SCHOOL, Holiday Special; (back) ★ FLY WITH RODNEY ★, Club Members Welcome. Year-dated 1992.

Artist: Donna Lee
Released: 1992 (KOCC)
Retail Price: FREE (included in Membership Kit)
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 1.25" h.
SKU: QXC508-1
Produced in: China
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Look! It’s Santa

The endearing situation that Hallmark artist Donna Lee created brings back warm memories. Although she’s never seen Santa, she remembers staying up late, listening for him when she was a little girl. “I always fell asleep before he arrived,” she admits. “I think all children dream of meeting Santa. I know my children did, and sometimes they managed to stay awake waiting past midnight.“

“Look! It’s Santa” is included in a group of ornaments called “Artists’ Favorites.” These designs reflect the personal interests and memories of the artists who create them. Look for Donna’s signature underneath the house.

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Description

Magic (light)

Artist Donna Lee captured childhood memories of staying up late on Christmas Eve, hoping for a glimpse of Santa. Two youngsters peeking around a spectacular Christmas tree and discover that the light from the tree has cast Santa's shadow on the wall. Year-dated 1992.

A unique ornament--lights up your Christmas with a bit of Keepsake Magic! Plugs easily and quickly into any of the light bulb sockets on a miniature tree light string. Use only with standard U.L.-listed light strings of 3.5 - or 6-volt bulbs. Handy connector cord and two light bulbs included. Connector cord allows for easy placement on your tree.

Artist: Donna Lee
Released: 1992 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $14.00 USA/$18.00 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 4.0625" h.
SKU: QLX709-4
Produced in: China, Taiwan (connector cord)
Production Date(s):

Artists’ Favorites – A group of ornaments that reflect the personal interests and memories of the artists who create them. These designs include the artists’ signature pre-printed on them.

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Magic (light)
Artist Donna Lee captured childhood memories of staying up late on Christmas Eve, hoping for a glimpse of Santa. Two youngsters peeking around a spectacular Christmas tree and discover that the light from the tree has cast Santa's shadow on the wall. Year-dated 1992.

A unique ornament--lights up your Christmas with a bit of Keepsake Magic! Plugs easily and quickly into any of the light bulb sockets on a miniature tree light string. Use only with standard U.L.-listed light strings of 3.5 - or 6-volt bulbs. Handy connector cord and two light bulbs included. Connector cord allows for easy placement on your tree.

Artists’ Favorites – A group of ornaments that reflect the personal interests and memories of the artists who create them. These designs include the artists’ signature pre-printed on them.

Artist: Donna Lee
Released: 1992 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $14.00 USA/$18.00 CAN
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 4.0625" h.
SKU: QLX709-4
Produced in: China, Taiwan (connector cord)
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Please Pause Here

The design of this ornament was inspired by the popular “Coca-Cola” Santa Claus illustrations created by Haddon Sundblom. First seen in the 1930s, Sundblom’s vision of Santa has come to represent the “real” Santa for millions all over the world.

Description

Clip-On ornament

On ornament: DEAR SANTA PLEASE PAUSE HERE. YouR PAL

Artist: Donna Lee
Released: 1992
Retail Price: $14.75 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 2.5" h.
SKU: QX529-1
Produced in: China
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Clip-On ornament
On ornament: DEAR SANTA PLEASE PAUSE HERE. YouR PAL

Artist: Donna Lee
Released: 1992
Retail Price: $14.75 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 2.5" h.
SKU: QX529-1
Produced in: China
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Flag of Liberty

With every purchase of this special “Flag of Liberty” Keepsake Ornament, Hallmark will contribute one dollar to the American Red Cross to help this organization continue its worthwhile work with our Armed Forces and their families.

Description

Patriotism has long been an important value at Hallmark. In 1991, patriotic feelings were stirred by Operation Desert Storm. This ornament, with its yellow ribbon, was created to commemorate the American Armed Forces. With every "Flag of Liberty" purchase, Hallmark contributed $1.00 to the American Red Cross. On ornament: God Bless America. Year-dated 1991.

Artist: Donna Lee
Released: 1991
Retail Price: $6.75 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3.5" h.
SKU: QX524-9
Produced in: China
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Patriotism has long been an important value at Hallmark. In 1991, patriotic feelings were stirred by Operation Desert Storm. This ornament, with its yellow ribbon, was created to commemorate the American Armed Forces. With every "Flag of Liberty" purchase, Hallmark contributed $1.00 to the American Red Cross. On ornament: God Bless America. Year-dated 1991.

Artist: Donna Lee
Released: 1991
Retail Price: $6.75 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3.5" h.
SKU: QX524-9
Produced in: China
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Little Frosty Friends Memory Wreath

Use this specially designed wreath
to display the four
Keepsake Miniature Ornaments in the
1990 Little Frosty Friends collection.

Ornaments not included.

Description

A wreath has four brass hangers to hold the miniature ornaments. On display: Little Frosty Friends (engraved on brass plate). Year-Dated 1990. Display Stand included.

Artist: Donna Lee
Released: 1990
Retail Price: $2.95 USA with any Hallmark purchase
Material(s): plastic, fabric, brass, & acrylic
Dimensions: 5" dia..: wreath; 5" h.: display stand
SKU: XPR9724
Produced in: China
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A wreath has four brass hangers to hold the miniature ornaments. On display: Little Frosty Friends (engraved on brass plate). Year-Dated 1990. Display Stand included.

Artist: Donna Lee
Released: 1990
Retail Price: $2.95 USA with any Hallmark purchase
Material(s): plastic, fabric, brass, & acrylic
Dimensions: 5" dia..: wreath; 5" h.: display stand
SKU: XPR9724
Produced in: China
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Irish

If you should see a leprechaun
while Christmastime is here,
You’ll have a lot of Irish luck
thoughout the coming year!

Description

6th and Final in series.

A sweet Irish lass finds a leprechaun holding a Christmas present outside the window of her stone cottage with a thatched roof. There's a basket of potatoes behind the wall. On ornament: Nollaig Shona (Gaelic caption meaning Merry Christmas.) Year-dated: 1990.

Artist: Donna Lee
Released: 1990
Retail Price: $10.75 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3" h.
SKU: QX463-6
Produced in: Sri Lanka
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Each ornament in this series depicts the international celebrations of Christmas by children, including a holiday greeting in a different language.

Description

6th and Final in series.
A sweet Irish lass finds a leprechaun holding a Christmas present outside the window of her stone cottage with a thatched roof. There's a basket of potatoes behind the wall. On ornament: Nollaig Shona (Gaelic caption meaning Merry Christmas.) Year-dated: 1990.

Artist: Donna Lee
Released: 1990
Retail Price: $10.75 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 3" h.
SKU: QX463-6
Produced in: Sri Lanka
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Each ornament in this series depicts the international celebrations of Christmas by children, including a holiday greeting in a different language.

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