Hallmark "Healing Hearts" 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 China.

Object ID

2019.65.6231

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cloth
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, front: 2007 packaging, front: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Healing Hearts / christmas ornament decoration de noel packaging, back: Healing Hearts / Dedicated and devoted. Committed and caring. Helping / and healing. These are but a few of the words used to / describe health care workers all over the world--nurses / and technicians, paramedics and EMTs, aides and / orderlies. Providing aid in times of need, these talented / men and women deeply touch the lives of all those they / encounter with their tender care and healing hearts. / 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. / fabric and handcrafted - dated 2007 packaging, right side: (C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Md. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG2067