Hallmark "Heavenly Angels Series" 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 Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.4202

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: Heavenly / Angels / CHRISTMAS / 1993 / 3 (C) 1993 HALLMARK CARDS, INC. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Heavenly Angels / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / Hand-Painted / Third and Final in the Heavenly Angels Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / Heavenly angel, watching down / with her snow white dove, / Praying for a world of peace, / filled with Christmas love. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX494-5