Hallmark "The Beauty of Birds Series: Goldfinch" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Edythe Kegrize and sculpted by Julie Forsyth 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
2019.65.6436
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom ornament:
2008 / (C) HMK. / 4
on front of packaging:
Series / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Goldfinch / The Beauty of Birds / christmas ornament decoration de noel
on back of packaging:
Goldfinch / The Beauty of Birds / With a "per-chic-o-ree!" / or a "tsee-tsi-tsi-tsi!" / the goldfinch sings songs / from the top of a tree. / His colors remind us / that winter's behind us-- / Is anyone brighter / or cheerier than he? / Designed by Edythe Kegrize / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Sculpted by Julie Forsyth / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Fourth in the Series. Look for 4 on this ornament. / 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. / 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 QX7134
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