Hallmark "A Celebration of Angels Series" Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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
1997
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Patricia Andrews for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2509
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: 1997 on back of ornament: Patricia Andrews on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / A Celebration of Angels / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Third in A Celebration of Angels Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / December is a time of special joy for / African-American families who celebrate / Kwanzaa. It is a time for gift giving / reflection, renewal, and reunion. / Each angel in this series wears bright, / festive robes and carries a traditional / symbol of the holiday. This angel holds / the Kikombe cha umoja--a communal / cup. Umoja (the Swahili word for unity) / is considered the most important of the / cherished principles of the seven-day / Kwanzaa celebration. / Sculpted by / Patricia Andrews. / For decorative use only. Not for small children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark
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