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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by John Collin Francis 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
2019.65.2873
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
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