Hallmark "Mosaic of Faith" 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

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.4393

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, back: 2005 / [TM] / (C) 2005 HMK. LIC. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / MOSAIC OF FAITH / decoration des fetes packaging, back: MOSAIC OF FAITH / All the hopes of humanity / in a living mosaic of faith, / are fulfilled / in the glorious birth of Jesus / and His eternal gift to us / on the cross. / LaDene Votruba / 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 and Metal - Dated 2005 packaging, underside: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXG4592
Hallmark "Mosaic of Faith" Christmas Ornament, 2005