Hallmark "Holiday Angels Series: The Gift of Love" 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 Edythe Kegrize and sculpted by Julie Forsyth of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5311

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. / 1 front of packaging: SERIES EDITION / Hallmark / Keepsake / The Gift of Love / Holiday Angels / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES back of packaging: First in the Series. Look for the (1) on this ornament. / The Gift of Love / Holiday Angels / As soft as angel kisses, / Love is in the air. / The season's warmth and wonder / Surround us everywhere. / Perhaps an angel's holding / Some mistletoe above / In hopes that we'll remember / To share our fit of love. / Each of the lovely angels in this series will be bringing / a different symbol of the holiday season. / Designed by / Edythe Kegrize / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Sculpted by / Julie Forsyth / 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 - DATED 2006 bottom of packaging: (C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2142
Hallmark "Holiday Angels Series: The Gift of Love" Christmas Ornament, 2006