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

Creator Notes

Designed by Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

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