Hallmark "Peace on Earth Harmony Bell" 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

2019.65.5280

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: Peace / Paz / Amani ornament, underside: 2002 / [TM] / (C) Hmk. Cds. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / PEACE ON EARTH / HARMONY BELL / decoration des fetes packaging, back: PEACE ON EARTH / HARMONY BELL / This special Keepsake Ornament was / created to honor all those who dream of / world peace during the holidays and / throughout the entire year. Its unique / design features the word "Peace" as / interpreted in some of the most widely / spoken languages of the world: Arabic, / Chinese, English, French, Russian, / Spanish, and Swahili. / 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 - Dated 2002 packaging, underside: Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8393
Hallmark "Peace on Earth Harmony Bell" Christmas Ornament, 2002