Hallmark "Special Edition Fairy Messengers: Poinsettia Fairy" 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 Kristina Kline of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6271

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, back: 2007 / [TM] (C) HMK. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / 2007 / LIMITED / QUANTITY / Poinsettia Fairy / Special Edition / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Poinsettia Fairy / Special Edition / Her skirt as pink as morning / in the sunny southern skies, / She brightens each December / with the twinkle in her eyes. / This repainted version of the first / ornament in the Fairy Messengers / series was issued in limited quantities / and first available at the 2007 Keepsake / Ornament Premiere event. / Kristina Kline / 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 - dated 2007 packaging, underside: (C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXE9019