Hallmark "Light of Bethlehem Collection: Heaven and Nature Sing" 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 Terri Steiger and sculpted by Joanne Eschrich of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6477

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: heaven and nature sing on bottom of ornament: 2008 / (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Heaven and Nature Sing / Light of Bethlehem / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Heaven and Nature Sing / Light of Bethlehem / Perhaps it began / with a single alleluia / before it grew into the glory / of a thousand angel voices. / What a sound that must have been. / Who else but God / could take such Good News / and set it to such beautiful music? / And still today, / we hear the sweet song of joy / that all of heaven and nature sing. / 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 QXT8314