Hallmark "Folk Art Americana Collection: Soaring with Angels" Christmas Ornament, 1998

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

1998

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Sickman, Linda 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2824

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Soaring With Angels / FOLK ART AMERICANA COLLECTION on back of packaging: Inspired by the works of American wood-carvers / from long ago, both angel and eagle have a quiet, / untamed beauty. Keepsake artist Linda Sickman has / added special touches to the design, such as the angel's / antiqued copper wings and a stole made of beads. / Sculpted by / Linda Sickman / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted -Dated 1998 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998

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