Hallmark "Christmas Parrot" 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 Indonesia.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3362
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
2001
on lower back of ornament:
(C) 2001 HMK. CDS.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas Parrot / DECORATION DES FETES
on back of packaging:
Though Christmas is celebrated in / different ways among the world's cultures, / the bird is one of the universal symbols of / the season. Just as a Christmas tree may / feature a cardinal or robin, a parrot might / adorn the tree in a tropical climate. In each / case, the bird appeals to all as a symbol of / joy, happiness, and good fortune. / Sculpted by / Sharon Visker / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - 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 Indonesia QX8175
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