Hallmark "Those Who Serve" Christmas Ornament, 2004

Summary

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

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Forsyth, Julie 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Julie Forsyth of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China .

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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