Hallmark "Madame Alexander Series: Victorian Christmas" 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 John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3558
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
Madame Alexander(R) / ALEXANDER DOLL COMPANY / Victorian Christmas - 1999 / 2001 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 6
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Victorian Christmas / Madame Alexander(R) / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Sixth in the Madame Alexander(R) Series. / Look for series verification 6 on this ornament. / Stories of Christmas in Victorian times bring to mind / images of gala parties and elegant fashions. Luxurious / fabrics, radiant colors, and exquisite ribbon and lace-- / each prized element of Victorian style is beautifully / represented in this classic Madame Alexander(R) design. / A further reminder of Victorian times is the candle / the young lady carries, lighting her way to the holiday / festivities in the parlor. / Another series of endearing Madame Alexander(R) / designs appears in the Keepsake Ornament collection / this year. Look for "Meg," the first of Louisa May / Alcott's family of Little Women, at your Hallmark / retailer. / Sculpted by / John "Collin" Francis / 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:
Madame Alexander(R) / ALEXANDER DOLL COMPANY, INC. / www.madamealexander.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX6855
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