Hallmark "Peace Wreath" Christmas Ornament, 2003

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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

2003

Creator Notes

Designed by John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3495

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: a season of hope on back of ornament: a promise of peace on bottom of ornament: 2003 (C) HMK. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / PEACE WREATH / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: PEACE WREATH / Listen in hope / to the silence of peace. / Listen in wonder / to the harmony of nature. / Listen in joy / to the promise of Christmas. / Sentiment on ornament: / a season of hope / a promise of peace / John "Collin" Francis / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. / Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Porcelain - Dated 2003 on right side of packaging: (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXG8687
Hallmark "Peace Wreath" Christmas Ornament, 2003