Hallmark "Away to the Manger" 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 Tracy Larsen of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3654

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2003 / (C) HMK, LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / AWAY TO THE MANGER / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: AWAY TO THE MANGER / Three wise lttle men / on their untiring beast / gladly follow a star / they first saw in the east. / Their beautiful gifts / very humbly they bring / to offer with love / as they kneel to their King. / Estos reyecitos magos / a camello paciente / han notado una estrella / y la siguen felizmente. / Sus obsequios Le entregan / muy humildes al Senor / mientras caen de rodillas / inundados de amor. / Tracy Larsen / 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 - Dated 2003 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG8669