Hallmark "Blessed Nativity Collection: Balthasar - The Magi" Christmas Ornament, 1999

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THF187710 / Hallmark "Blessed Nativity Collection: Balthasar - The Magi" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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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

1999

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.2948

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Balthasar - The Magi / Blessed Nativity Collection on back of packaging: Displaying a cherished creche, or Nativity / scene, is one of the loveliest traditions of the / Christmas season. In 1998, Keepsake / Ornaments introduced the Blessed Nativity / Collection. This group of beautifully / sculpted, hand-painted porcelain figures is / being offered during a three-year period. The / 1998 set of ornaments, the "Holy Family," is / also being offered in 1999 and the year 2000. / New to the collection for 1999 are the Magi, / the wise men who follow the Star to / Bethlehem. This ornament represents / Balthasar as he presents a gift of frankincense / for the Christ Child. Melchior, who brings a / treasure of gold, and Caspar, who brings / myrrh, are also available. The Magi will be / offered again in 2000. / The final addition to the Blessed Nativity / Collection will be the shepherds. They will / be offered only in the year 2000. / Sculpted by Joyce Lyle / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Fine Porcelain on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX8037
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