Hallmark "All God's Children: Christy" Christmas Ornament, 1996
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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
1996
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Martha Root-Holcombe. Ornament designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2147
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christy - All God's Children(R) / Martha Holcombe / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / First in the All God's Children(R) Series / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / Christy had worked hard at Sunday school / to make her mama a beautiful star for the / Christmas tree. But the star did not sparkle / like a real star. So she sprinkled some glitter / from her art box into daddy's kitchen paint, / then added a touch of sugar from the kitchen / for extra shine and made "stardust." She put / the finishing touches on her creation and / both she and the star beamed. / --Martha Holcombe / Each year, another child will bring a / heartwarming story to this endearin new / ornament series.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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