Hallmark "The Language of Flowers Series: Iris Angel" 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
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
2019.65.2867
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on side of ornament:
98
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 98 / Iris Angel / The Language of Flowers / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Third in The Language of Flowers Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / Throughout the ages, a gift of flowers has / represented special thoughts or wishes. In / Victorian times, a secret language of flowers / was created--giving each type of flower or / plant its own message. The iris (fleur-de-lis) / says, "You can have faith in me and in my / promises." / This charming angel carries a bouquet / of her namesake flower in a silver-plated / basket. A different flower appears in the series each year. / Sculpted by / Sue Tague / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998
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