Hallmark "Celebrate His Birth" Christmas Ornament, 2000

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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

2000

Creator Notes

Designed by Tammy Haddix of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.2330

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: CELEBRATE / HIS BIRTH! / 2000 / And a little child shall lead them. Isaiah 11:6 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Celebrate His Birth! / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Wee "wise men" and small "shepherds" / And two "herald angels" sing / About the greatest Christmas gift- / Christ, the newborn King. / Designed by / Tammy Haddix / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Mfd. for and (C) 2000 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in U.S.A. QX2464 / Glass Ball - Dated 2000 on top of packaging: Hallmark