Hallmark "The Best Medicine" 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 Terri Steiger of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6518

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 2008 / DATE / Rx / A caring heart / is the / best medicine / REFILL on back of ornament: (C) 2008 HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / The Best Medicine / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: The Best Medicine / Everyone knows it takes a lot of talent, / training, and determination to work in / health care, but the key word is "care." / When patients are sick or injured, / hurting or afraid, they need more than / healing hands. They need hope. They need / someone with a reassuring voice and a / caring heart. They need someone like you. / Terri Steiger / 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 right side of packaging: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG2141
Hallmark "The Best Medicine" Christmas Ornament, 2008