Hallmark "A World of Hope" 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 Tammy Haddix of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6204

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: unicef ornament, underside: 2007 / [TM] (C) 2007 HMK. LIC. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / unicef / A World of Hope / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: A World of Hope / We are your children / around the world. / We hold in our hearts / the hope of the world / where love never ends, / where peace crosses every border / and where one hand / always reaches out to another. / Celebrating the diversity of culture around / the world, this ornament features children / wearing traditional dress from many countries. / The word "hope" appears in the six official United Nations languages-- English, Spanish, / French, Arabic, Chinese and Russian. You can / help UNICEF bring hope, health and happiness / to children worldwide with this purchase. / The globe spins freely. / 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 2007 packaging, underside: (C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG7209 / The UNICEF name and marks are protected by international law.
Hallmark "A World of Hope" Christmas Ornament, 2007