Hallmark "Mary's Angels Series: Violet" 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 Mary Hamilton and sculpted by Robert Chad 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
2019.65.2216
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
Mary
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Violet- Mary's Angels / Designed by Mary Hamilton / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted / Sculpted by Mary Hamilton / Sculpted by Robert Chad / Ninth in the Mary's Angels Series. / Look for series verification 9 on this ornament. / Violet has closed her eyes, / and Lambkin's cuddled in her lap. / They've played among the clouds all day-- / they're ready for a little nap!
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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