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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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