Hallmark "Frostlight Faerie Sisters" Christmas Ornaments, 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 Joanne Eschrich 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
2019.65.3657
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cloth
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of reading fairy ornament:
Faerie Tales / & Poems / 2003
on back of ballerina fairy ornament:
2003 / (C) 2003 HMK
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / FROSTLIGHT FAERIE SISTERS / set of 3 ornaments ensemble de 3 decorations
on back of packaging:
FROSTLIGHT FAERIE SISTERS / Three faerie baby sisters / have been born with gifts to share-- / bright talents they will practice / as they grow... / The music, poetry, and dance / they learn with loving care / will bring fresh beauty / everywhere they go. / Harmonia / While practicing her tiny flute, / sweet Harmonia looks so cute! / Isabella / When Isabella's dance is done, / her curtsy is a graceful one. / Juliana / Juliana's thoughts take flight-- / a poem is her heart's delight! / Special lighting effect: Attach the clip, which is located at the / bottom of the ornament, directly to a lamp socket on a standard / miniature light string. No separate connector cord is required. / Joanne Eschrich / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concues a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne conviennent pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted and Fabric - 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 QXG2479
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