Hallmark "Heavenly Angels Series" Christmas Ornament, 1991

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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

1991

Creator Notes

Designed by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.1137

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Cream (Color)

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: Heavenly / Angels / CHRISTMAS / 1991 / 1 (C) 1991 HALLMARK CARDS, INC. on front of packaging: NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Heavenly Angels on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted and Hand-Antiqued - Dated 1991 / First in the new Heavenly Angels Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / Radiant, graceful, mysterious--angels have been / favorite subjects of artists through the ages. / True to this tradition, the new "Heavenly Angels" / series will bring you a different angel ornament / each year, sculpted by a Hallmark artist. When / you examine this first edition, you will marvel at / the intricacy of the detail and the beauty of the / artist's vision. This is truly a keepsake to cherish / year after year. on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX436-7
Hallmark "Heavenly Angels Series" Christmas Ornament, 1991