Hallmark "Dancer En Pointe" Christmas Ornament, 2004
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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
2004
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Kristine Kline of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.94
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / DANCER EN POINTE / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
DANCER EN POINTE / Poised en pointe, the beautiful ballerina seems to float on air. The graceful arc of her body continues through the tips of her toes, forming a flowing line to express the passion of the music which moves her. With strength, years of training, and careful practice, she creates an illusion of weightlessness. She charms audiences with delicate, flawless technique and breathtaking pirouettes, bringing to life the lovely fairies and other magical creatures of classical ballet. / Kristina Kline / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. / Not for children under 8. / [...] / Porcelain - Dated 2004
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXG5394
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