Hallmark "Light of Bethlehem Collection: Hope Shines Bright" 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 Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6474

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: hope shines bright on bottom of ornament: 2008 / (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Hope Shines Bright / Light of Bethlehem / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Hope Shines Bright / Light of Bethlehem / The world was dark, / a place of uncertainty, / waiting for an unknown future. / But in the extraordinary glow / of the star over Bethlehem, / heralding the arrival / of the Light of the World, / hope shines bright, / as the future is forever changed. / 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 / Linda Sickman / 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 metal - dated 2008 on right side of packaging: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXT8301
Hallmark "Light of Bethlehem Collection: Hope Shines Bright" Christmas Ornament, 2008