Hallmark "The Language of the Flowers Series: Snowdrop Angel" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Sue Tague for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2581
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
1997
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Snowdrop Angel / The Language of Flowers / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Second in The Language of Flowers Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / Giving flowers is a centuries-old / method of sending thoughts and wishes. / The variety of flower reflects the / intended message. / The snowdrop signifies hope, for its / tiny white blossoms are among the first / to appear after a long, gray winter-- / often bursting triumphantly through / the snow. This series will feature a / different flower each year. / Every garden flower / has a language all its own / Barbara Loots / Sculpted by / Sue Tague / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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