Hallmark "Noah's Ark" 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 Tammy Haddix of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6550

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 / Noah's Ark / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Noah's Ark / "Where are we going?" growled one of the bears. / "When will the rain go away?" asked a goat. / "Who?" asked an owl each time Noah appeared, / "Who? Tell me who is in charge of the boat!" / "Trust in the Lord" was the answer he gave, / Praying that soon they'd be guided to land, / Joyfully noisy, they found it at last-- / Blessed by a rainbow...just as God planned. / Tammy Haddix / 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 QXG7081
Hallmark "Noah's Ark" Christmas Ornament, 2008