Hallmark "Family Ties" 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 Julie Forsyth of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.4377

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, front: FAMILY TIES ARE WOVEN OUT OF LOVE / 2005 ornament, back: CREATED BY CARING / RELATED BY SHARING / THE LOVE THAT WE PRIZE... / OUR FAMILY TIES. / [TM] / (C) 2005 Hallmark / Licensing, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / FAMILY TIES / decoration des fetes packaging, back: FAMILY TIES / Family ties are woven / out of tenderness and caring, / out of standing by and coming through, / encouraging and sharing... / Family ties are made / from taking in and reaching out, / lifting up and holding close, / for that's what love is all about. / Hallmark is proud to support the Dave / Thomas Foundation for Adoption [TM] and / the cause of helping parents and children / find each other. For more information, visit / www.davethomasfoundationforadoption.org. / Julie Forsyth / 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. / Porcelain - Dated 2005 packaging, side: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG4742
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