Hallmark "Kindred Spirits" 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 Kristina Kline 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
2019.65.5954
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: Kindred spirits...You and I. on bottom of ornament: 2004 / (C) 2004 Hmk, Cds. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / KINDRED SPIRITS / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: KINDRED SPIRITS / There is common ground / that kindred spirits walk-- / shared thoughts / that forever bind their souls. / Sentiment on ornament: / Kindred spirits...You and I / Kristina Kline / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Porcelain - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG5781
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