Hallmark "Holiday Angels Series: A Wish for Peace" Christmas Ornament, 2008

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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

2008

Creator Notes

Designed by Edyth Kegrize and sculpted by Julie Forsyth of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.106

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Series / PEANUTS / A Wish for Peace / Holiday Angels / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: A Wish for Peace / Holiday Angels / In every corner of the world, we share a heartfelt prayer That peace, descending like a dove, will soon be ours to share. And every year, an angel sends one dove upon its flight--A symbol to renew our hope and make the season bright. / Each of the lovely angels in this series brings a different symbol of the holiday season. / Designed by Edythe Kegrize / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Sculpted by Julie Forsyth / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Third in the Series. Look for 3 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / [...] / handcrafted - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX7091