Hallmark "Peace on Earth Series: Spain" Christmas Ornament, 1992

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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

1992

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2497

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: PAZ SOBRE LA TIERRA [PEACE ON EARTH] on back of ornament: PEACE ON EARTH on front of packaging: COLLECTOR'S / SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Peace on Earth / Spain on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1992 / Second in the Peace on Earth Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / December plays a Christmas song / That echoes sweetly all year long-- / A song of beauty in the air, / A song of special friends who care, / A song of families gathered 'round, / A song of love and joy profound, / A song of special moments when / There's peace on earth, goodwill toward men. / This ornament says "Peace on Earth" / in English and Spanish. / Mfd for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX517-4
Hallmark "Peace on Earth Series: Spain" Christmas Ornament, 1992