Hallmark "Joy for All" Christmas Ornament Packaging, 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. Many customers keep the original packaging to store the ornament safely until the next holiday season.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Packaging
Date Made
2008
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Edythe Kegrize of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6571
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / unicef / Joy for All / christmas ornament decoration de noel
on back of packaging:
Joy for All / Imagine joy, / gently drifting down / like snowflakes / upon the world... / Picture children / running to catch it / and sharing it with others, / for joy comes so easily to children, / and smiles and laughter / are understood in every language. / This ornament features the word "joy" in the six official / United Nations languages--English, Spanish, French, Arabic, / Chinese and Russian. The purchase of this ornament can help / UNICEF immunize two children against polio for life, helping / in the global effort to eradicate this disease. / Edythe Kegrize / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8 years old. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted - 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 QXI7251 / www.unicefusa.org / The UNICEF name and marks are protected by international law.
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