Hallmark "Blessed Nativity Collection: The Shepherds" Christmas Ornaments, 2000

THF351122 / Hallmark "Blessed Nativity Collection: The Shepherds" Christmas Ornaments, 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 Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.2378

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Shepherds / Blessed Nativity Collection / DECORATION DES FETES / 2-PIECE SET - ENSEMBLE DE 2 PIECES on back of packaging: For many years, artists have celebrated the / birth of Christ through song, story, and craft. / Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments continues / this creative expression with the exquisitely / hand-painted "Blessed Nativity Collection." / Complete the collection with the other / ornaments in this beautifully sculpted set: / The Holy-Family / Melchior-The Magi / Balthasar-The Magi / Caspar-The Magi / Sculpted by / Joyce Lyle / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concues a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne conviennent pas aux jeunes enfants. / Fine Porcelain on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2000 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX8361