Hallmark "Those Who Serve" Christmas Ornament, 2004
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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
2004
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Julie Forsyth 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
2019.65.95
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
around base of ornament: COURAGE / HONOR / INTEGRITY / LOYALTY / DEDICATION on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / THOSE WHO SERVE / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: THOSE WHO SERVE / Freedom...Americans cherish it as a basic right. That right remains steadfastly protected by those who serve in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. It is their courage, honor, integrity, loyalty, and dedication that have one-and continue to preserve-our right to be free. They have earned our deepest gratitude and respect. The land of the free truly is the home of the brave. / Julie Forsyth / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / [...] / Handcrafted - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG5444
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