Hallmark "Madame Alexander Holiday Angels Series: Glorious 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

Creator Notes

Designed by John Collin Francis for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2873

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Glorious Angel / Madame Alexander(R) Holiday Angels / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: First in the Madame Alexander(R) Holiday Angels Series / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / Inspired by an exquisite treetopper angel / created by Beatrice Alexander Behrman, / the "First Lady of Dolls," this lovely / ornament is designed to hang from the / branches of your tree or grace a mantel / or tabletop. "Glorious Angel" reflects the / beauty and elegance of the original / Madame Alexander design, in which the wings were shaped from a golden bow. / In future years, this series will feature / other elaborately costumed angels from / the Madame Alexander collection. / Sculpted by / John "Collin" Francis / 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