Hallmark "A Celebration of Angels Series" Christmas Ornament, 1995
THF188218 / Hallmark "A Celebration of Angels Series" Christmas Ornament, 1995
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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
1995
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Patricia Andrews 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
2019.65.1867
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
1995
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / A Celebration of Angels / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1995 / First in A Celebration of Angels Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / The holiday season is a time of special joy / for African-American families who celebrate / Kwanzaa, as well as Christmas. It is a time for / gift-giving, reflection, renewal and reunion. / This new series will bring you a different / African-American angel each year. The angels / will wear bright, festive robes and carry / traditional symbols of the seven-day / Kwanzaa celebration.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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