Hallmark "Godchild" Christmas Ornament, 2005
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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
2005
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Joyce Lyle of 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
2019.65.4372
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, front:
GODCHILD
ornament, back:
[TM] / (C) 2005 HMK. LIC. / 2005
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / GODCHILD / decoration des fetes
packaging, back:
GODCHILD / What a blessing / from above / To share in all / the promise of / A godchild's life / of faith and love! / Joyce Lyle / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005
packaging, underside:
(C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG4735
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