Hallmark "A Precious Gift" 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

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6551

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2008 / (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / A Precious Gift / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: A Precious Gift / Sweet Mary smiles in wonder / under Joseph's watchful eye, / while tenderly, an angel / sings a heavenly lullaby. / 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 - 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 QXG7084