Hallmark "Mary's Angels Series: Iris" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Mary Hamilton 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
2019.65.1187
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
COLLECTOR'S / SERIES / Mary's Angels - Iris / Designed by Mary Hamilton
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted / Fourth in the Mary's Angels Series. / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament. / Sleeping sweetly on her cloud, / this angel comes to you / With gentle dreams of love and peace / to last all Christmas through.
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka
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