Hallmark "Gifts for a King: Frankincense" Christmas Ornament, 1998
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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
1998
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Tracy Larsen for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the Czech Republic.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2019.65.2833
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Frankincense / Gifts for a King / BLOWN GLASS COLLECTION
on back of packaging:
Hundreds of years before the three wise men / began their epic quest to find the Christ Child, / ancient artisans were lovingly shaping elegant / objects of art from blown glass. / For the first time, Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments / applies this centuries-old craftsmanship to an / exquisite blown glass ornament collection featuring / the three wise men with "Gifts for a King." Each / ornament is skillfully hand-painted in intense, / majestic hues with the most intricate attention / to detail. / These precious heirlooms will be offered for / two years and are sure to become priceless / additions to your holiday collection. / Designed by / Tracy Larsen / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Blown Glass
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998
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