Hallmark "Mistletoe Fairy" 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 Joanne Eschrich for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2887

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Mistletoe Fairy on back of packaging: The mistletoe fairy / Is always quite near / Spreading holiday greetings / And sweet Christmas cheer! / Sculpted by / Joanne Eschrich / 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