Hallmark "Hallmark Archives Collection: Angel Friend" Christmas Ornament, 1997

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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

1997

Creator Notes

Designed by John Collin Francis for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.2564

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Angel Friend / HALLMARK ARCHIVES COLLECTION on back of packaging: Where there is kindness, there is an angel. / Inspired by an original c. 1880 / Victorian decorative scrap; / Historical Collection, Hallmark Archives. / Sculpted by / John "Collin" Francis / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Porcelain - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark