Hallmark "Art Masterpiece Series: Madonna and Child and St. John" Christmas Ornament, 1984

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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

1984

Creator Notes

Original artwork by Giuliano Bugiardini. Ornament designed by Diana McGehee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.877

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cloth
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: GIULIANO / BUGIARDINI / "Madonna and Child / and St. John: / (ca. 1505) / THE NELSON-ATKINS / MUSEUM OF ART / KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI / (NELSON FUND) / 1 (C) 1984 HMK. CDS. on front of packaging: Hallmark / FIRST IN THE / ART MASTERPIECE SERIES / Collectible Satin Art Reproduction Ornament / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / $6.50 / "MADONNA AND CHILD AND ST. JOHN" ca. 1505 / Giuliano Bugiardini on back of packaging: (C) 1984 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. QX349-4 on top of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
Hallmark "Art Masterpiece Series: Madonna and Child and St. John" Christmas Ornament, 1984