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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Joanne Eschrich 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
2019.65.4306
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
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