Hallmark "Playful Angel" Christmas Ornament, 1989
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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
1989
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Donna Lee 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
2019.65.998
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
String (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
ARTISTS' FAVORITES / PLAYFUL ANGEL / Handcrafted Ornament / Sculpted by Donna Lee
on back of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / "I like to make my angels act and / look like real children," says sculptor / Donna Lee. "This angel laughs when / she rides her swing, and you can just / picture her getting into some kind of / mischief!" / "Playful Angel" is included in a group / of ornaments called Artists' Favorites. / These ornaments feature designs / reflecting the personal interests of the / artists who create them. Look for / Donna's signature on this design.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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