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

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.

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