Hallmark "Mary Hamilton Angel Chorus" 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
Original artwork by Mary Hamilton. Ornament designed by Rich LaPierre of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4139
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
Merry Christmas / 2001
on side of ornament:
(C) Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on top of ornament:
HALLMARK / HALLMARK
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Mary Hamilton Angel Chorus / DECORATION DES FETES
on back of packaging:
A choir of sweet angelic friends / sings of love that never ends. / Faces smiling, voices raised-- / "Let the newborn King be praised!" / Illustration by / Mary Hamilton / Designed by / Rich LaPierre / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in U.S.A. QX2232 / Glass Ball - Dated 2001
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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