Hallmark "Angel of Grace" 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 Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4501

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2005 / [TM] / (C) 2005 Hallmark / Licensing, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / ANGEL OF GRACE / decoration des fetes packaging, back: ANGEL OF GRACE / Grace enfolds us / with the gentleness / of angel wings... / opening our hearts and lives / to the healing power / of kindness and love. / Two dollars from the sale of this ornament / will be donated to the Susan G. Komen's Breast / Cancer Foundation to support breast cancer / research, education, screening, and treatment / programs. For breast health or breast cancer / information, call 1.800 I'M AWARE [R] / (1.800.462.9273), or visit www.komen.org. / The Angel of Compassion ornament supports / the "Cards for the Cure [R] Hallmark Gold / Crown [R] Store Program. / Cards for the Cure is a registered trademark / of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer / Foundation. / Joyce Lyle / 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. / Porcelain - Dated 2005 packaging, underside: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG4375
Hallmark "Angel of Grace" Christmas Ornament, 2005