Hallmark "It's a Wonderful Life" Christmas Ornament, 1996

THF183990 / Hallmark "It's a Wonderful Life" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2204

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE on back of ornament: 50 Years / IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE / 1946-1996 / "Look, Daddy! / Teacher says, / 'Every time a bell rings, / an angel gets his wings!'" on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE / It's a Wonderful Life / Celebrating 50 Years / ANNIVERSARY EDITION on proper right side of packaging: This is a reproduction of the original / lobby poster which introduced / the film to moviegoers in 1946. on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1946-1996 / Sculpted by Ken Crow / Features Sound - Bell Rings / Sentiment on Ornament: / "Look, Daddy! / Teacher says, / 'Every time a bell rings, / an angel gets his wings!'" / One of the most beloved films of all time, It's a / Wonderful Life is a special part of the American / Christmas celebration. Each year millions of families / gather to share and discover anew the heartwarming / story of George Bailey and the people whose lives / he touched in Bedford Falls. The film's message is / beautifully expressed in the closing scene as an / inscription in a book: "Remember, no man is a failure / who has friends. Thanks for the wings! Love, Clarence" on top of packaging: Hallmark
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