Hallmark "Lifesavers" Christmas Ornament, 2006

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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

2006

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6310

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Textile materials
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: (C) HMK on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Lifesavers / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Lifesavers / They're lifesavers / with a great pledge to fulfill-- / To take care of patients / with caring and skill. / They're Doctors and Nurses. / They're EMTs, Techs-- / They're angels who everyone / thanks and respects. / 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 METAL - DATED 2006 on side of packaging: (C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG3183