Hallmark "Doorways Around the World Series: Mexico" Christmas Ornament, 2008
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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
2008
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6441
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
2008 / (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / 2
on front of packaging:
Series / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Mexico / Doorways Around the World / christmas ornament decoration de noel
on back of packaging:
Mexico / Doorways Around the World / Bienvenidos todos! It's a warm and welcoming Mexican / Christmas. Here, through a door decorated with a straw / star and lantern's light, you'll find poinsettias brightening / up a charming creche scene. Papel picado hanging above / the doorway invites you inside, where you can sip hot tea / and experience classic Mexican hospitality. Children in this / home await Los Reyes Magos, the three kings who leave gifts / in good children's shoes. Stay awhile and sing "Noche de Paz" / with us, before we go to midnight mass! / Each of the ornaments in this series / features a decorated doorway from / a different country. / Linda Sickman / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Second in the Series. Look for 2 on this ornament. / 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 2008
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX7094
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