Hallmark "Our Lady of Guadalupe" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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
1997
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Robert Chad of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4916
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Pewter (Tin alloy)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
1997 / (C) 1997 / Hallmark / Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Our Lady of Guadalupe / PRECIOUS EDITION
on back of packaging:
This Keepsake Ornament honors / the patron saint of Mexico. / Esta figura representa a nuestra / Senora de Guadalupe, la Santa / Patrona de Mexico. / Sculpted by Robert Chad / Miniature / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Mfd. for and (C) 1997 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in USA QXM4275 / Fine Pewter - Dated 1997
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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