Hallmark "Doorways Around the World Series: Germany" 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
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
2019.65.6233
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
2007 / [TM] / (C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / 1
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Germany / Doorways Around the World / christmas ornament - decoration de noel
packaging, back:
Germany / Doorways Around the World / Step into the warm welcome of a traditional German Christmas. / Here, where the tree decorating custom began, you'll find an / evergreen illuminated by real wax candles and sparkling with / handblown glass ornaments. At its top, a smiling Angel of / Nuremberg invites all who pass to share in the country's rich / traditions of the season. Enjoy a slice of sweet stollen bread, crack / a walnut in the Nutcracker's mouth, and / then light an Advent candle while / listening to "Silent Night" or, / as it is know in its original / German, "Stille Nacht." / Each of the ornaments in / this series will feature a / decorated doorway from / a different country. / Linda Sickman / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / First in the Series. Look for 1 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 QX7027
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