Hallmark "Laser Gallery Collection: Lovely Dove" 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 Joanne Eschrich of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.2395

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Heavenly Peace / Designed by Joanne Eschrich / DECORATION DES FETES / LASER GALLERY on back of packaging: For more than 25 years, Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments / have been acclaimed as enduring and innovative / celebration of the season. That tradition / is continued in the Laser Gallery collection, / a merging of artistic inspiration and technological / excellence. / Each ornament reflects the person style of / Hallmark artist-a singular statement of elegance, / cheer, or remembrance. These designs are then / individually reproduced by an invisible beam of pure / laser light onto specially treated paper for a lasting / memento that is sure to be a beautiful part of your tree / for years to come. / Enhanced by Light - Dated 2000 / JOIN OUR / ORNAMENT / CLUB! / Learn more at www.hallmark.com / or call 1-800-HALLMARK / Mfd. for and (C) 2000 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / MADE IN U.S.A. QLZ4294 on side of packaging: This ornament is designed to attach to a / standard miniature light string. To display: / Choose position on tree branch that has a / light nearby. Hang ornament on branch. Press / lamp socket into spring clip inside ornament. / Read and follow all safety instructions. / Do not use with light string when ornament / is closed. / Do not hang ornament from light clip or the / light string. / Do not use ornament for other than / its intended use. / To store ornament, carefully remove from / light string and tree branches, the store / in a cool, dry location. / CAUTION: to prevent excessive heat and possible damage, do not let light bulb come into contact with any part of the clip or the ornament. / CLIP / LIGHT STRING / For decorative use only. Not for young children. on top of packaging: Hallmark