Hallmark "Hauntington Collection: Bartholomew Hauntswell" Halloween Ornament, 2005
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Hallmark has created Halloween ornaments since the early 2000s. The company produced a series of Halloween ornaments for its Hauntington Collection in 2005. Building displays depicting the town of Hauntington became backdrops for ornaments like this one, a statue of one of the town's founders, Bartholomew Hauntswell. The collection celebrated the fun--and creepy--spirit of Halloween.
Hallmark has created Halloween ornaments since the early 2000s. The company produced a series of Halloween ornaments for its Hauntington Collection in 2005. Building displays depicting the town of Hauntington became backdrops for ornaments like this one, a statue of one of the town's founders, Bartholomew Hauntswell. The collection celebrated the fun--and creepy--spirit of Halloween.
Artifact
Holiday ornament
Date Made
2005
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Nello Williams of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5858
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament: (C) HMK. on front of stand: OUR FOUNDER / BARTHOLOMEW / HAUNTSWELL / A GREAT / PIONEER SPIRIT on left side of stand: GIVE ME LIBERTY / AND / GIVE ME DEATH! on back of stand: I HAVE NOT YET / BEGUN TO HAUNT! on right side of stand: OF THE CREEPS, / BY THE CREEPS, / FOR THE CREEPS. on bottom of stand: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Hauntington Collection / Bartholomew Hauntswell / ORNAMENT WITH DISPLAY STAND DECORATION ET SOCLE D'APPUI on back of packaging: Hauntington Collection / Bartholomew Hauntswell / "Give me liberty AND give me death!" That's the / motto of Hauntington's town father, Bartholomew / Hauntswell. A true pioneer spirit, he's admired for his / upright character and grave demeanor. This larger- / than-afterlife hero forged a community dedicated to / liberty and the pursuit of creepiness. Now, nearly two / hundred years later, he still advises the town council / and presides over the annual Spirit Fest every / Halloween. / Nello Williams / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / HANDCRAFTED on bottom of packaging: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QFO6322
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