Hallmark "Blessed Nativity Collection: Caspar - The Magi" Christmas Ornament, 1999
THF187712 / Hallmark "Blessed Nativity Collection: Caspar - 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
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2949
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Caspar - 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 / Caspar, who brings a gift of myrrh for the / Christ Child. Melchior, who brings a / treasure of gold, and Balthasar, who brings / frankincense, 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 QX8039
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