Hallmark "Light of Bethlehem Collection: Silent Night, Holy Night" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Edythe Kegrize and sculpted by Julie Forsyth 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
2019.65.6476
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
silent night...holy night
on bottom of ornament:
2008 / (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Silent Night, Holy Night / Light of Bethlehem / christmas ornament decoration de noel
on back of packaging:
Silent Night, Holy Night / Light of Bethlehem / Something in the air / seemed different that night-- / the sheep were restless, / the shepherds watchful / as they gazed at the stars / and wondered at the magnificence / of the heavens. / Except for the sound of the wind, / it was a silent night / and, the shepherds somehow knew, / a holy night as well. / 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 and metal - 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 QXT8311
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