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

Creator Notes

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

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.
Hallmark "Joy for All" Christmas Ornament Packaging, 2008