Hallmark "Mary's Angels Series: Forsythia" Christmas Ornament, 2005

THF355317 / Hallmark "Mary's Angels Series: Forsythia" 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 Mary Hamilton and sculpted by Robert Chad of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.4309

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: Mary / [TM] / (C) 2005 2005 Hallmark / Licensing, Inc. front of packaging: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / FORSYTHIA / Mary's Angels / Designed by Mary Hamilton / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes back of packaging: FORSYTHIA / Mary's Angels / Forsythia holds a gift-wrapped box, / but it isn't a doll or a toy. / It's filled with her wishes for peace on earth / and hopes for a season of joy. / Robert Chad / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Eighteenth in the Series. / Look for 18 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 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX2315