Hallmark "The Beauty of Birds Series: Blue Jay" Christmas Ornament, 2007

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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

2007

Creator Notes

Designed by Edythe Kegrize and sculpted by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6186

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2007 / [TM] / (C) 2007 HMK. LIC. / 3 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Series / Blue Jay / The Beauty of Birds / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Blue Jay / The Beauty of Birds / With the chill in the air / and the spring in his feet, / this blue jay is always / in search of a treat! / He's a confident chap / (we can tell he's not shy!), / as he charms us with beauty / as blue as the sky. / Designed by / Edythe Kegrize / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Sculpted by / LaDene Votruba / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Third in the Series. Look for 3 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 2007 packaging, underside: (C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / QX7169
Hallmark "The Beauty of Birds Series: Blue Jay" Christmas Ornament, 2007