Hallmark "Down-to-Earth Angels Collection: Angel of Chocolate" 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 Joanne Eschrich of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6480

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: angel / of / chocolate on back of ornament: Because / chocolate is / heaven / on earth. / (C) 2008 HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Angel of Chocolate / Down-to-Earth Angels / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Angel of Chocolate / Down-to-Earth Angels / The Magic of Chocolate / At the first taste, you smile. / At the second, you sigh. / At the third, you breathe deeply, / By the last, you can fly. / 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 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG6471