Hallmark "Mary's Angels Series: Heather" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Mary Hamilton and sculpted by Robert Chad of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.2970

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: Mary on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Heather-Mary's Angels / Designed by Mary Hamilton / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Twelfth in the Mary's Angels Series. / Look for series verification 12 on this ornament. / The silent night is followed / by a joyful Christmas morn, / As we wake to angel voices / led by Heather's heavenly horn! / Sculpted by / Robert Chad / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1999 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX6329
Hallmark "Mary's Angels Series: Heather" Christmas Ornament, 1999