Hallmark "Father Christmas Series" Christmas Ornament, 2006

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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

2006

Creator Notes

Designed by Joanne Eschrich of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5307

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Textile materials
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

bottom of ornament: 2006 / (C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / 3 front of packaging: SERIES EDITION / Hallmark / Keepsake / Father Christmas / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES back of box: Third in the Series. Look for (3) on this ornament. / Father Christmas / Wondrous is the detail / of a single flake of snow / that, joining countless others, / forms a simple winter show. / But nothing can inspire / a greater feeling / when you're in it / Than when hearts are all united / in the wondrous Christmas spirit. / Sentiment on scroll: / Feel the wonder, / Celebrate the joy... / for this is the spirit of Christmas! / Joanne Eschrich / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / HANDCRAFTED AND FABRIC - DATED 2006 bottom of packaging: (C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2566
Hallmark "Father Christmas Series" Christmas Ornament, 2006