Hallmark "Madeline" Christmas Ornament, 2003

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THF354464 / Hallmark "Madeline" 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

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.3687

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Cloth
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: (C) 2003 BEM/DIC / 2003 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Madeline / Christmas 2003 / MADELINE / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: MADELINE / Imagine a magical world of Eiffel / Towers and yellow hats and Gypsy / carnivals. Sound like fun? This is the / inviting world of Madeline. Page / after page, the stories of this / adventurous little red-haired girl / remind us that life is full of / possibilities. After all, who knows / what awaits us just around the corner! / Anita Marra Rogers / 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 and Fabric - Dated 2003 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003 on bottom of packaging: TM and (C) 2003 Madeleine and Barbara Bemelmans; / (C) DIC Entertainment, L.P. / Used under license. All rights reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXI8409
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