Hallmark "Light of Bethlehem Collection: Let Us Adore Him" 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 Edythe Kegrize and sculpted by Julie Forsyth of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6475

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: let us adore him on bottom of ornament: 2008 / (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Let Us Adore Him / Light of Bethlehem / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Let Us Adore Him / Light of Bethlehem / In a humble place / with sheep and donkeys, / where you'd least expect to find Him, / He came to us, / became one of us. / And He somehow held all the love / He'd ever need for all the world / in that one little beating heart. / Let us rejoice in that love... / let us adore Him. / From the star of hope shining above a quiet little town / to the Baby Jesus resting in His mother's arms...share the / true meaning of Christmas with the Light of Bethlehem / collection. / Edythe Kegrize / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Julie Forsyth / 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 2008 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXT8304