Hallmark "Noah's Ark" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Katrina Bricker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4496

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2005 / [TM] / (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / FEATURES / MAGIC / MOVEMENT / NOAH'S ARK / decoration des fetes packaging, back: NOAH'S ARK / God said, "Noah, build an ark and makeit good and strong, / I'm going to send a storm--there'll be a flood before too long!" / So that is just what Noah did, and when his work was through, / he told the animals to come. They boarded two by two. / Then after many days and nights, the storm clouds were gone, / and in their place, a rainbow came to prove God's love goes on. / See all of the animals in Noah's ark! Slide the door of the ark open and / closed, and each time the door opens, a different pair of animals appears. / Katrina Bricker / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / 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 2005 packaging, underside: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG4355