Hallmark "Yuletide Harmony: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" 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 Katrina Bricker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5313

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Ceramic (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

around ornament: I heard the bells on Christmas Day bottom of ornament: 2006 / (C) 2006 HMK LIC front of packaging: Hallmark / Keepsake / I Heard the Bells / on Christmas Day / Yuletide Harmony / Collection / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES inside packaging flap: I heard the bells on Christmas day / Their old familiar carols play, / And wild and sweet the words repeat / Of peace on earth, good will to men. back of packaging: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day / Yuletide Harmony / We've all heard them, / we've all sung them, / we've all loved them... / those yuletide melodies / that fill our senses once a year / and remind us that the music of the holidays / truly does bring us home again. / Katrina Bricker / 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 METAL - DATED 2006 bottom of packaging: (C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QP1136
Hallmark "Yuletide Harmony: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" Christmas Ornament, 2006