Hallmark "Noelville Series: 2008 Gingerbread Lane" Christmas Ornament, 2008

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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

2008

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6439

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 2008 on bottom of ornament: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / 3 / QX7154 on front of packaging: Series / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / 2008 Gingerbread Lane / Noelville / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: 2008 Gingerbread Lane / Noelville / Christmas comes sweetly / to Gingerbread Lane, / as winter spreads frosting / on each windowpane / and snow sifts down softly / to cover the lawn... / Take time to enjoy it / before it's all gone! / Each building in this series features a sweet and / cheerful addition to the gingerbread town of Noelville. / Special lighting effect: Insert the bulb of a standard U.L.-listed / miniature light string into the ornament through the rubber / grommet. Instructions printed inside the box. / Linda Sickman / 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 2008 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX7154
Hallmark "Noelville Series: 2008 Gingerbread Lane" Christmas Ornament, 2008