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

Creator Notes

Designed by Sharon Visker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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