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

Creator Notes

Designed by Mary Hamilton and sculpted by Robert Chad of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

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