Hallmark "Village Church" 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 Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Poland.

Object ID

2019.65.2998

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on packaging lid: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / DECORATION DES FETES / BLOWN GLASS / CROWN REFLECTIONS / VILLAGE CHURCH / For decorative use only. Not for young children / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. on back of packaging: Designed by Ed Seale / Mfd. for and (C) 1999 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Poland QBG6057
Hallmark "Village Church" Christmas Ornament, 1999