Hallmark "Fairy Messengers Series: Poinsettia Fairy" Christmas Ornament, 2005
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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
2005
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Kristina Kline 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
2019.65.99
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / POINSETTIA FAIRY / Fairy Messengers / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
POINSETTIA FAIRY / Fairy Messengers / The "language of flowers" is a charming tradition in which each lovely blossom is assigned a specific meaning. Someone can give a gift of flowers and convey a message without saying a word. In this series a different fairy will tiptoe onto the scene each year, representing a flower with a special message. / The first fairy to make her debut is Poinsettia. Her name recalls the beautiful plant we also know as the Christmas flower. Since the poinsettia blooms in winter, it is not surprising that its message has been interpreted as "be of good cheer." / Kristina Kline / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / FIRST IN THE SERIES. / Look for 1 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / [...] / Handcrafted - Dated 2005
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2145
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