Hallmark "Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light: A Holiday Gathering" Christmas Ornament, 2000
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Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2000
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Thomas Kinkade. Ornament designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1906
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: 2000 on back of ornament: A Holiday Gathering / Thomas Kinkade / Painter of Light on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / A Holiday Gathering / Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: The holiday season's / a gathering time, / when the home fires / are festive and bright, / when every heart knows / there's a reason to sing, / and every road leads / to the light. / THOMAS KINKADE / Painter of Light / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / (C) 2000 Thomas Kinkade, Media Arts Group, Inc., / San Jose, CA. All Rights Reserved. / www.thomaskinkade.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX8561 / FINE PORCELAIN - DATED 2000 on top of packaging: Hallmark
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