Hallmark "Light of Bethlehem Collection: Wrapped in Love" 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 Terri Steiger and sculpted 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
2019.65.6478
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
wrapped in love
on bottom of ornament:
2008 / (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Wrapped in Love / Light of Bethlehem / christmas ornament decoration de noel
on back of packaging:
Wrapped in Love / Light of Bethlehem / The baby boy / was wrapped in swaddling clothes / against the chill of the air / that winter night. / And as He was laid / in His mother's waiting arms, / her eyes full of tenderness, / her kisses soft on his cheek, / the tiny king of the heavens / was so wrapped in love. / 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. / Terri Steiger / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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 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 QXT8321
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