Hallmark "Father Christmas Series" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Joanne Eschrich of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4306

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Textile materials
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: Share the joy / and harmony / of this most / wonderful season... / for this / is the spirit / of Christmas. ornament, underside: 2005 / [TM] / 2005 HMK, LLC packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / FATHER CHRISTMAS / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes packaging, back: FATHER CHRISTMAS / Christmas arrives / with the jingle of bells, / the fanfare of trumpets, / the music of laughter. / It's the sound of celebration, / bringing joy to our world / and harmony to our hearts. / Sentiment on ornament: / Share the joy and harmony of / this most wonderful season... / for this is the spirit of Christmas. / Joanne Eschrich / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Second in the Series. / Look for 2 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 and Fabric - Dated 2005 packaging, underside: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2155