Hallmark "Adoption 2003" 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 LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3646
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
celebrate the child your heart always knew. / 2003
on back of ornament:
celebrate the love that makes you a family.
on bottom of ornament:
(C) HMK
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / ADOPTION 2003 / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
ADOPTION 2003 / This Hallmark Keepsake Ornament has / been created in celebration of the dreams / fulfilled, the lives enriched, and the joy / brought to the world by adoption. / 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. / Sentiment on ornament: / Celebrate the child your heart always knew. / Celebrate the love that makes you a family. / LaDene Votruba / 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. / Handcrafted and Metal - Dated 2003
on right side of packaging:
(C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG2497
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