Hallmark "A Celebration of Angels Series" Christmas Ornament, 1996
THF184874 / Hallmark "A Celebration of Angels Series" 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
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
2019.65.2163
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
Patricia Andrews
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / A Celebration of Angels / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / Sculpted by Patricia Andrews / Second in A Celebration of Angels Series. / Look for series verification 2 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. / Each angel in this series wears bright, / festive robes and carries a traditional / symbol of the Kwanzaa celebration. This / angel holds the Kinara, a special candelabra. One candle will be lighted / during each of the seven days of Kwanzaa.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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