Hallmark Ornaments by Marjolein Bastin

For Marjolein Bastin, the ornament format became a place where recognizable characters, seasonal traditions, and careful craftsmanship could meet. With 14 distinct designs currently identified from 1995 through 2026, the record links Marjolein Bastin particularly closely with seasonal, character, and commemorative designs. Each assignment required its own solution for silhouette, scale, and the details collectors use to recognize a favorite subject.

Ornaments such as 1995 Christmas Cardinal, Nature's Sketchbook, 2006 Garden Grows Happiness, and 2010 Season of Beauty, Natures Sketchbook mark useful points in the chronology. The examples below were chosen across the chronology so visitors can explore the development and breadth of that work.