Hallmark "'Frostlight Faeries: Faerie Candessa" 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 Joanne Eschrich of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4176

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2001 / (C) 2001 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / With / Fiber-Optic / Glow / Faerie Candessa / FROSTLIGHT FAERIES COLLECTION / Decoration des fetes on back of packaging: This Keepsake Ornament utilizes / the advanced technology of 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! / When Faerie Candessa / and all her bright sisters / are dancing for joy / in the frost-sparkled air, / each one holds a snowflake / that's woven of moonlight / and brings it to earth / with the greatest of care! / Sculpted by / Joanne Eschrich / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / HANDCRAFTED / DATED 2001 on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QP1665