Hallmark "Madame Alexander Holiday Angels Series: Twilight Angel" Christmas Ornament, 2000

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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

2000

Creator Notes

Designed by John Colliin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2366

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Tulle (Meshed textile)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Twilight Angel / Madame Alexander Holiday Angels / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Third in the Madame Alexander Holiday Angels Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / Legendary symbols of faith and hope, angels are / beautifully portrayed in Madame Alexander dolls. / "Twilight Angel," one of the loveliest, is faithful recreated / into this treasure. The bodice and hem of her gown seem / to twinkle like evening stars, while billowy, iridescent skirts / add an ethereal quality. Pearly wings and a glittering halo / contribute to the radiant aura of purity. / Another exquisite Madame Alexander design that reflects / the beauty of the holiday season is "Christmas Holly." / Look for her this year in the Keepsake Ornament / collection at your Hallmark retailer. / Sculpted by / John "Collin" Francis / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2000 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Madame Alexander / ALEXANDER DOLL COLLECTION / www.madamealexander.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6614
Hallmark "Madame Alexander Holiday Angels Series: Twilight Angel" Christmas Ornament, 2000