Hallmark "The Light Within" Christmas Ornament, 2002

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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

2002

Creator Notes

Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5430

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Acrylic (Plastic)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: 2002 / Let the light within you shine on and on and on! ornament, back: [TM / (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / SPECIAL / LIGHTING / EFFECT / Christmas 2002 / THE LIGHT WITHIN / decoration des fetes packaging, back: THE LIGHT WITHIN / "Let the light within you shine on and on / and on!" That's what this inspiring Keepsake / Ornament says, and that's also what it does. / The opening at the top of the ornament is / made to hold a lamp from a standard miniature / light string. Just hang the ornament near your / light string, and place one of its lamps into the / opening to let the light shine! / LaDene Votruba / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / Metal and Acrylic - Dated 2002 packaging, underside: Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2846
Hallmark "The Light Within" Christmas Ornament, 2002