Hallmark "Wreath of Evergreens" Christmas Ornament, 2001
01
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 Linda Sickman 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
2019.65.3398
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Wreath of Evergreens / DECORATION DES FETES
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
For generations, families have invited the / holiday season into their homes with / decorative wreaths. Traditionally, wreaths / of gathered evergreen leaves symbolized / life's strength, even over the forces of / winter, and offered hope of the coming / of spring. Today, decorative wreaths add / a final touch of that Christmas feeling to / any home and symbolize the strength of / life, just as they did centuries ago. / The old-fashioned craftwork of Wreath / of Evergreens adds a sense of nostalgia to / this time-honored tradition. / Sculpted by / Linda Sickman / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Pressed Tin - Dated 2001
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8832
Keywords |
|---|