Hallmark "Frostlight Fairies: Baby Estrella" Christmas Ornament, 2002

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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

2002

Creator Notes

Designed by Joanne Eschrich of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5539

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2002 / [TM] (C) 2002 HMK. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / DECORATION DES FETES / Baby Estrella / FROSTLIGHT FAERIES, TOO / COLLECTION packaging, back: This Keepsake Ornament utilizes / lighting technologies such as fiber optics / to radiate a soft, colorful glow when combined / with a standard indoor light string. This season, / brighten your holidays with the magical world / of Frostlight Faeries! / Estrella giggles with delight. / She's learning how to catch a star. / How cleverly she spins and twirls! / How quick her tiny fingers are! / Joanne Eschrich / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / HANDCRAFTED / DATED 2002 packaging, underside: Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QP1663