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Hallmark "Candlelight Services Series" 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

Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4159

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 2001 on right side of ornament: ES on bottom of ornament: (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc. -20 / U.S. PAT. NO. B1-4,544,218 / QLX7552 / 4 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / FEATURES / LIGHT / Candlelight Services / DECORATION DES FETES / MAGIC COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Fourth in the Candlelight Services Series. / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament. / A unique ornament--This stately brick church is the / ideal setting for Christmas Eve services...the children's / pageant depicting the scene in the humble stable, the / singing of familiar carols, and the joyful retelling of the / wondrous news from Bethlehem, "Christ is born!" / Light glows constantly and softly from within the church, / illuminating its windows and adding a bit of Keepsake / Magic to the holidays. / Use only with standard UL, cUL, or CSA listed or / certified miniature light strings using push-in type / bulbs, having multiples of 35 bulbs or 50 bulbs / in series. / Bulb rating 3.5 volts, 0.7 watt. / For indoor use only. / Complete display instructions enclosed. / Limited Warranty through 2004 enclosed. / C UL(R) US / LISTED / ELECTRIC / ORNAMENT / Sculpted by Ed Seale / 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: Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Ornament Made in China / Connector Cord U.S. Pat. No. B1-4,544,218 / QLX7552
Hallmark "Candlelight Services Series" Christmas Ornament, 2001