Hallmark "Hallmark Archives Collection: Heavenly Song" 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

Artwork by Robert Hass, ornament designed by LaDene Votruba for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.2565

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Acrylic (Plastic)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Heavenly Song / HALLMARK ARCHIVES COLLECTION on back of packaging: Through every season, / an angel's golden promise / shines bright as heaven. / Original artwork by Hallmark / artist Bob Haas, Masterworks / Collection, Hallmark Archives. / Display on your tree as you would / any other Keepsake Ornament--or / enjoy the special lighting effect using / your own miniature light string. The / clip on the back of ornament can be / attached directly to a lamp socket on / a standard U.L.-listed miniature light / string. Does not require a separate / connector cord. Complete / instructions enclosed. / Styled by LaDene Votruba / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Acrylic on top of packaging: Hallmark