Hallmark "Art Masterpiece Series: Madonna and Child with the Infant St. John" Christmas Ornament, 1986
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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
1986
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Lorenzo Di Credi [Cridi on packaging]. Ornament designed by Diana McGehee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made in the United States, metal ring made in Hong Kong.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1390
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Satin
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
LORENZO / DI CRIDI / Madonna / and Child / with the Infant / St. John / THE NELSON-ATKINS / MUSEUM OF ART / KANSAS CITY, / MISSOURI / (NELSON FUND) / 3 (c) 1986 HALLMARK CARDS, INC.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / LORENZO DI CRIDI / MADONNA AND CHILD WITH THE INFANT ST. JOHN / $6.75 / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Third and final ornament in the Art Masterpiece Series. / Look for the series verification 3 on this ornament.
on back of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1986 Hallmark Cards, inc., K.C., Mo 64141 / Ornament Made in U.S.A. Metal Ring Made in Hong Kong QX350-6
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