Hallmark "Father Christmas" Special Edition 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Joanne Eschrich of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6278
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Textile materials
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
2007 / [TM] / (C) 2007 HMK. LIC.
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Father Christmas / Special Edition / christmas ornament - decoration de noel
packaging, back:
Father Christmas / Special Edition / St. Nicholas, Santa Claus, Kris Kringle, Pere Noel, Father Christmas. / His name and appearance may vary from country to country, but / he is a welcome celebrity wherever he goes. Often pictured wearing / a long, warm coat, he is a kindly figure who represents the tradition / of gift giving. As featured in this ornament, Father Christmas carries / a scroll with the message "Act gently and be at peace with the world... / for this is the spirit of Christmas." / This repainted version of the first ornament in / the Father Christmas series was issued in limited / quantities and first available at the 2007 Keepsake / Ornament Debut event. / 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 fabric - dated 2007
packaging, underside:
(C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXE9119
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