Hallmark "Joyful Tidings Collection: Cordelia" Christmas Ornament, 2005

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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

2005

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by Edythe Kegrize and sculpted by LaDene Votruba and John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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

2019.65.4455

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2005 / [TM] / (C) 2005 / HMK. LIC. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Joyful Tidings / Azura / ORNAMENT - ADORNO NAVIDENO - DECORATON DES FETES packaging, back: Joyful Tidings / Cordelia / Rojo es el color del Amor / Los Angeles de las Buenas Nuevas llegan con / los bellos colores de esta temporada. Sus colores / representan el obsequio que cada angel / comparte alegremente. / Cordelia viste de rojo porque es la mensajena / del corazon, trayendo a la mente el carino que / existe entre familia amigos. Es ella un dulce / reflejo de todas las formas que toma el Amor. / The Joyful Tidings angels arrive, bringing the / beautiful colors of this season. Each angel's / color represents the gift she gladly shares. / Cordelia wears red because she / is a messenger of the heart, recalling / the warmth and affection felt / among friends and family. She / is a tender reflection of the many / forms of Love. / Disenado por Edythe Kegrize / Esculpido por LaDene Votruba / y John "Collin" Francis / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Para uso decorativo uticamente. No debe usarse por ninos menores de 8 anos. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / ELABORADO A MANO Y CON METAL - FECHADO 2005 packaging, underside: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QP1835
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Hallmark "Joyful Tidings Collection: Cordelia" Christmas Ornament, 2005