Hallmark "Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light: Victorian Christmas Memories" Christmas Ornaments, 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 Thomas Kinkade. Ornament designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4151
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of lightpost ornament:
CHRISTMAS / OPEN / HOUSE
on back of lightpost ornament:
VICTORIAN / CHRISTMAS
on bottom of ornaments:
Thomas / Kinkade / (C) Thomas Kinkade, Media Arts Group, Inc., / San Jose, CA / All Rights Reserved. / 2001 / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Victorian Christmas Memories / Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light TM / DECORATIONS DES FETES / SET OF 3 ORNAMENTS ENSEMBLE DE 3 DECORATIONS
on back of packaging:
California artist Thomas Kinkade is one / of today's most collected contemporary artists. / A modern-day impressionist, he infuses light / into his paintings--evoking nostalgia, peace, / and tranquility. / This charming three-piece ornament set / captures images and emotions from Kinkade's / painting "Victorian Christmas I," a beloved / portrayal of a stately old house from his / hometown at the turn of the century. / THOMAS KINKADE / Painter of Light TM / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2001
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2001 Thomas Kinkade, Media Arts Group, Inc., / San Jose, CA. All Rights Reserved. / www.thomaskinkade.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8292
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