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

Creator Notes

Designed by John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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