Hallmark "Doorways Around the World Series: Ireland" Christmas Ornament, 2009
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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
2009
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6785
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
2009 / [TM] / (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / 3
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Series / Ireland / Doorways Around the World / christmas ornament - decoration de noel
packaging, back:
Ireland / Doorways Around the World / Nollaig Shona Duit! Nothing says "Happy Christmas" like / a rustic Irish doorway decorated in the time-honored, / traditional way. A large candle glows in the window, and / the newly whitewashed door is left unlocked in case Mary / and Joseph happen by. Inside, the laden table is set with / milk and Irish bread stuffed with raisins and caraway seeds. / A Celtic cross sits atop a tree of holly, and shamrocks / remind the faithful of the time when St. Patrick used the / three leaves to illustrate the Trinity. The traveler who shares / this hearth tonight is lucky indeed! / Each of the ornaments in this series / features a decorated doorway from a / different country. / Linda Sickman / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Third in the Series. Look for 3 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009
packaging, underside:
(C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc./ Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8435
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