Hallmark "On Wings of Courage" 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 Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6546

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Display your / military branch here / with enclosed decals! / Loyalty / Honor Strength / Service on back of ornament: 2008 / (C) Hallmark Licensing, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / On Wings of Courage / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: On Wings of Courage / Freedom and courage are qualities represented / by the eagle that perches proudly on this / Keepsake ornament honoring those who have / served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, / and Coast Guard. In defense of freedom, in / devotion to duty, men and women in uniform / always stand ready to give their best in service / to the ideals of democracy at home and around / the world. / Select one of the enclosed decals to / feature your military branch and / motto and apply to the front of the / ornament! / Linda Sickman / 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. / 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 QXG2161