Hallmark "Noah's Ark" Christmas Ornament, 2004

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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

2004

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by Sharon Visker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.5999

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2004 / (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / FEATURES / MOVEMENT / Christmas 2004 / NOAH'S ARK / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: NOAH'S ARK / For forty days and forty nights, / the rain kept coming down. / But Noah and his ark made sure / that all were safe and sound. / The pouring rain came to an end. / The sun shone up above. / And then a shining rainbow came / to symbolize God's love. / Watch Noah's Ark come alive! With a turn of the crank, / the waves move, the propeller turns, and several of the animals / move around. Even Noah moves around on the deck of his / boat as he looks out to sea. / Sharon Visker / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG5371
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