Hallmark "Noelville Series: Community Church" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6780

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: [TM] / (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / QX8422 / 4 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Series / Community Church / Noelville / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Community Church / Noelville / No wintery winds / or frost-filled weather / could keep Noelvillians / from coming together. / They'll celebrate Christmas / beneath their church steeple / with carols and praises-- / they're very sweet people! / Each building in this series features a sweet and cheerful / addition to the gingerbread town of Noelville. / Special lighting effect: Insert the bulb of a standard U.L.-listed / miniature light string into the ornament through the rubber / grommet. Instructions printed inside box. / Linda Sickman / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Fourth in the Series. Look for 4 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 QX8422
Hallmark "Noelville Series: Community Church" Christmas Ornament, 2009