Hallmark "Mary's Angels Series: Rosebud" Christmas Ornament, 1990
THF183515 / Hallmark "Mary's Angels Series: Rosebud" Christmas Ornament, 1990
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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
1990
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Mary McCollum Hamilton and sculpted by Robert Chad, both of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.758
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Mary's Angels--Rosebud
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted / Third in the Mary's Angels Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / This little angel's candle glows / so gently in the night, / To light the way for all the love / that makes this season bright. / Mfd. for and (C) 1990 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX442-3
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