Hallmark "Guiding Star" Christmas Ornament, 2001
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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
2001
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Sharon Visker 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
2019.65.3328
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Pewter (Tin alloy)
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of top ornament:
TEACHER / COACH / LEADER / MENTOR / FRIEND / 2001
on back of top ornament:
TEACHER / COACH / LEADER / MENTOR / FRIEND / (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front and back of bottom ornament:
STUDENT / PROTEGE / RISING STAR
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Guiding Star / DECORATION DES FETES
on side of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8962
on back of packaging:
Words on larger star read: / Teacher / Coach / Mentor / Leader / Friend / Words on smaller star read: / Student / Protege / Rising Star / Designed by / Sharon Visker / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Pewter - Dated 2001
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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