Hallmark "The Proud and Brave" Christmas Ornament, 2006
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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
2006
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by John "Collin" Francis 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
2019.65.101
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
ARMY NAVY AIRFORCE / MARINE CORPS COASTGUARD / 2006
on back of ornament:
DEDICATED / UNDIVIDED / STRONG AND FREE / WE STAND UNITED
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ARMY NAVY AIRFORCE / MARINE CORPS COASTGUARD / 2006 / The Proud and Brave / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES
on back of packaging:
The Proud and Brave / Duty. Courage. Discipline. Honor above all. Watchwords of the proud and brave who heed their nation's call. We need to look no further for heroes strong and true than the forces who defend and serve the old "Red, White, and Blue." / John "Collin" Francis / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / [...] / METAL - DATED 2006
on proper right side of packaging:
(C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2646
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