Hallmark "Winter Park: The Park Gates" 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 Joanne Eschrich of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6296

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2007 / [TM] / (C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / The Park Gates / Winter Park / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: The Park Gates / Winter Park / When winter snows cover a favorite park / with a blanket of sparkling white, it's only / natural to want to explore the wonderland / it has become. Step through the gates-- / anything you decide to do with each magic / moment is a simple gift to be enjoyed. / Sturdy gates don winter white / and beckon passersby / to take a stroll on frosty paths / and give the park a try. / For those who are uncertain / that a frozen park will suit them, / the friendly snowman's charcoal grin / is likely to recruit them! / Joanne Eschrich / 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 and metal - dated 2007 packaging, underside: (C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QP1217