Hallmark "Mary's Angels Series: Snowball" 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 Mary McCollum Hamilton and sculpted by Robert Chad, both of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.6611

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: Mary / [TM] / (C) Hallmark / Licensing, Inc. / 20 packaging, front: Series / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Snowball / Mary's Angels / Designed by Mary Hamilton / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Snowball / Mary's Angels / Snowball and a wintry friend / take time out from their play / to close their eyes in prayer / for peace on Christmas Day. / Robert Chad / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Twentieth in the Series. Look for 20 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 packaging, underside: (C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX7149