Hallmark "Teacher" Christmas Ornament, 2007

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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

2007

Creator Notes

Designed by Edythe Kegrize of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.6620

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Textile materials
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: Teach Inspire Support / Encourage Motivate / Nurture Listen Guide ornament, underside: [TM] / (C) 2007 HMK. LIC. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Teacher / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Teacher / Teachers have a lot of tools / for touching bright young minds, / for helping hidden sparks ignite / so that they really shine. / They make it so much fun / and really cool to learn new things / that their students all look forward / to each time the school bell rings. / Edythe Kegrize / 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 fabric - dated 2007 packaging, underside: (C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXG2059