Hallmark "Madeline and Genevieve" Christmas Ornaments, 2002
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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
2002
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5521
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Textile materials
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside: [TM] & (C) Madeleine and / Barbara Bemelmans / (C) DIC Entertainment, L.P. / 2002 / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Madeline [TM] / Christmas 2002 / MADELINE AND GENEVIEVE / set of 2 ornaments / ensemble de 2 decorations packaging, back: MADELINE AND GENEVIEVE / Madeline / In her familiar blue coat and yellow hat, Madeline has been / capturing readers' hearts for more than 60 years. The adventurous / schoolgirl with the mischievous personality was introduced in 1939 / by writer and illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans. The story began: / "In an old house in Paris / that was covered with vines, / lived twelve little girls in two straight lines ... / the smallest one was Madeline." / Genevieve, the courageous dog who saved Madeline's life / and became her beloved pet, arrived in the first of five sequels. / Anita Marra Rogers / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concues a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne conviennent pas aux jeanes enfants. / Porcelain and Fabric - Dated 2002 packaging, underside: [TM] and (C) 2002 Madeleine and Barbara Bemelmans; (C) DIC Entertainment, L.P. / Used under license. All rights reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXI5286