Hallmark "The Beauty of Birds Series: Northern Cardinal" Christmas Ornament, 2005
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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
2005
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Edythe Kegrize and sculpted by LeDene Votruba 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
2019.65.4303
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
2005 / [TM] / (C) Hallmark Licensing, Inc.
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / NORTHERN CARDINAL / The Beauty of Birds / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
packaging, back:
NORTHERN CARDINAL / The Beauty of Birds / During the winter / and all through the year, / we hear his sweet music, / "what cheer, cheer, cheer." / From backyards to woodlands, / wherever he darts, / the beautiful redbird / is dear to our hearts. / Birds have a wonderful way of brightening our world. Our / feathered friends have a variety of distinctive colors and features / that enable us to identify the various species. This series will / portray a different bird each year, and each one will carry a small / gift of nature. / LaDene Votruba / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / First in the Series. / Look for 1 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005
packaging, underside:
(C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2135
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