Hallmark "Mary and Joseph" Christmas Ornament, 2001
THF352938 / Hallmark "Mary and Joseph" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3339
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
2001 / (C) HMK. CDS.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Mary and Joseph / DECORATION DES FETES
on back of packaging:
Bethlehem was crowded-- / Joseph searched to find an inn. / Mary was so weary-- / Soon her labor would begin. / A stable was their refuge / That night the Baby came, / They laid Him on a bed of hay, / And Jesus was His Name. / Sculpted by / Duane Unruh / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Porcelain - Dated 2001
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX8195
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