Hallmark "Madame Alexander Holiday Angels Series: Angel of The Nativity" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by John Collin Francis of 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
2019.65.2993
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament:
PEACE ON EARTH
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Angel of The Nativity / Madame Alexander Holiday Angels / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Second in the / Madame Alexander Holiday Angels Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / Wearing a celestial-blue gown, this / charming angel carries a banner proclaiming / "Peace on Earth." She reflects the elaborate / styling and careful attention to detail that / characterize the original Madame Alexander / doll from the 1997 Nativity collection. / Girls and collectors have cherished / Madame Alexander dolls for generations. / Honored as "the first lady of dolls," / Beatrice Alexander Behrman earned her title / by establishing a tradition of excellent designs, / exquisite fashions, and expressive faces. / Sculpted by / John "Collin" Francis / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Madame Alexander / ALEXANDER DOLL COMPANY, INC. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6419
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