Hallmark "Mary's Angels" Christmas Ornament, 2000

THF362937 / Hallmark "Mary's Angels" 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 Mary McCollum Hamilton and sculpted by Robert Chad of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2374

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Wire
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: Mary at top of instruction sheet: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 2000 MAGIC - LIGHT AND/OR SPECIAL FEATURE / ORNAMENT INSTRUCTION SHEET on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / LIGHT / Mary's Angels / Designed by Mary Hamilton / DECORATION DES FETES / MAGIC on back of packaging: A unique ornament - Reflects the charming styling / of beloved master artist Mary Hamilton, whose / endearing drawings have graced popular Hallmark / greeting cards for more than 40 years. Keepsake / Ornament studio artist Robert Chad sculpted this / peaceful scene to add a bit of Keepsake Magic / to your holidays. This lighted ornament also / compliments the Keepsake Ornament Collector's / Series of Mary's Angels, now in its thirteenth year. / Use only with standard UL, cUL, or CSA listed / or certified miniature light strings using push-in / type bulbs, having / multiples of 35 bulbs or 50 bulbs in series. / Typical electrical rating 6 volts, 1.2 watts. / For indoor use only. / Not for use with blinking lights. / Complete display instructions enclosed. / Limited Warranty through 2003 enclosed. / Sculpted by Robert Chad / 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: Mfd. for and (C) 2000 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Ornament Made in China / Circuitry U.S. Pat. No. 4,682,079 / QLX7561