Hallmark "True Beauty" 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 of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6473

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Ribbon (Material)
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: True / beauty... / comes / from / courage within on back of ornament: 2008 / (C) 2008 HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / True Beauty / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: True Beauty / There's something unforgettable about her. It isn't what she's / wearing or how she's put together. It's what shines in her eyes / and beams in her smile. It's the beauty of who she is. It's the / strength that comes from what she faces and what she conquers. / It's the courage she finds within. / From July 14 to December 25, 2008, two dollars from the / sale of this ornament will be donated to Susan G. Komen / for the Cure to support breast cancer research, education, / screening, and treatment programs. For breast health or / breast cancer information, contact 1.877 GO KOMEN / (1.877.465.6636) or visit www.komen.org. / The True Beauty ornament supports the Cards for the / Cure(R) Hallmark Gold Crown(R) Store program, which / guarantees a minimum donation of $200,000 to Komen / for the Cure in 2008. / Terri Steiger / 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. / porcelain - 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 QXG6231
Hallmark "True Beauty" Christmas Ornament, 2008