Hallmark "Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light: Silent Night" 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
Original artwork by Thomas Kinkade. Ornament designed by 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
2019.65.4342
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
2005 / (C) 2005 Thomas Kinkade / Media Arts Group, Inc. / Morgan Hill, CA / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
packaging, front:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / THOMAS KINKADE / Painter of Light / Christmas 2005 / SILENT NIGHT / Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light TM / Clips to Light / decoration des fetes
packaging, back:
SILENT NIGHT / Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light TM / A spirit of peace and enchantment seems / to emanate from the scene in Silent Night, / masterfully tendered by painter Thomas Kinkade / with his famous signature style. Light spills out / of the charming cottage nestled among the hills / and snow-covered pines, suggesting the warmth / of the holiday festivities within. Soft shadows / are cast by the glow of the moon. Footprints dot / the blanket of snow. All is calm. All is bright. / Special Lighting Effect. / Attach the clip on the ornament to a standard U.L.-listed / miniature light string. Instructions printed inside box. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / 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 - Dated 2005
packaging, underside:
(C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / QX4482
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