Hallmark "Madame Alexander Series: Follow Your Dreams Angel" 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

Subject Date

2004

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.6414

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Tulle (Meshed textile)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: MADAME / Alexander(R) / ALEXANDER DOLL COMPANY INC. / Follow Your Dreams Angel / (C) 2008 Alexander Doll Company, Inc. / 2008 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. 13 on front of packaging: Series / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Follow Your Dreams Angel / MADAME / Alexander(R) / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Follow Your Dreams Angel / MADAME / Alexander(R) / Premier doll maker Madame Alexander often / said "Love is in the details," and that's certainly / the case with this charming creation, inspired / by a 2004 Madame Alexander holiday doll / called the Follow Your Dreams Angel. A calla / lily wreath tops her long red curls. She wears / a long white gown which features a floral motif / on the bodice and poet sleeves. Gold braid / adorns her hem and wings. This charming / angel is sure to add a heavenly touch to any / Christmas tree--perhaps yours! / Thirteenth in the Series. Look for 13 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 Alexander Doll Company, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX2874