Hallmark "Old-World Silver Collection: Silver Dove of Peace" Christmas Ornament, 1993

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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

1993

Creator Notes

Designed by Don Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.3753

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Silver (Metal)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

tag on top of ornament: 1993 on front of ornament: Peace on Earth on left side of ornament: (C) 1993 / Hallmark / Cards / Inc. on front of packaging: Old-World Silver Collection / Silver Dove of Peace / SHOWCASE on back of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in U.S.A. QK107-5 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT inside front flap of packaging: Old-World Silver Collection / Like the stars in a crisp, clear / Christmas sky, these silver-plated / ornaments will grow and sparkle on / your tree. The intricate shapes--all / dated 1993--are reminiscent of / early European ornaments that are / prized by collectors. / Each design is cast by expert / craftsmen to reproduce a wealth of / engraved and sculpted detail. A / shimmering, filigree mesh provides / an attractive contrast to the / cherished Christmas symbols and / motifs that are so much a part of / our holiday celebrations. / QK107-5
Hallmark "Old-World Silver Collection: Silver Dove of Peace" Christmas Ornament, 1993