Hallmark "Mary's Angels Series: Chrysantha" 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 Mary Hamilton and sculpted by Robert Chad of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.3559

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 14 / Mary on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Chrysantha / Mary's Angels / Designed by Mary Hamilton / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Fourteenth in the Mary's Angels Series. / Look for series verification 14 on this ornament. / Chrysantha strums her harp of gold / and sweetly serenades / The world with songs of joy and peace / and love that never fades. / Sculpted by / Robert Chad / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX6985