Hallmark "Wreath of Evergreens" 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 Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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