Hallmark "Peace on Earth Series: Italy" Christmas Ornament, 1991
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1991
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.57
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
PACE AL MONDO / 1991
on back of ornament:
PEACE ON EARTH / ITALY 1 (C) 1991 HALLMARK CARDS, INC.
on front of packaging:
NEW / COLLECTOR'S / SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / PACE AL MONDO / 1991 / Peace on Earth / Italy
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1991 / First in the new Peace on Earth Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / This new series brings you a meaningful message of world peace. Placed inside a frame, a pair of charming children will represent a different country each year. The message "Peace on Earth," both in English and in the children's native language, will appear on the frame. / Truly international, the series ornaments will display landmarks, symbols and the flag from the featured country. Look closely, and you'll see Italy highlighted on the globe.
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX512-9
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