Hallmark "A Charmed Life" Christmas Ornament, 2006
THF355865 / Hallmark "A Charmed Life" Christmas Ornament, 2006
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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
2006
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by LaDene Votruba 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
2019.65.6374
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Porcelain (Material)
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament:
Our First Christmas / 2006
on back of ornament:
(C) 2006 Hallmark / Licensing, Inc. / QXG2733
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / A Charmed Life / First-Christmas-Together "Promise Tree" / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES
on back of packaging:
A Charmed Life / First-Christmas-Together "Promise Tree" / During starting-out times and throughout their lives together, couples / create stories and memories rich in warmth and meaning. The symbolic / charms on this porcelain Promise Tree represent six beautiful aspects of love. / The Promise Tree helps couples create a cherished holiday tradition as they / renew their commitment, celebrating the closeness they're so fortunate to / share. / Share these simple vows as you display your holiday Promise Tree. / (heart) / We'll practice the important art / of truly listening from the heart. / (star) / Like bright stars in a midnight sky, / we'll be faithful, you and I. / (house) / We'll make our home a happy place / warmed by laughter, touched by grace. / (holly leaves) / Like holly blooms in wintry weather, / we'll make it through hard times together. / (dove) / As gently as a dove's soft wings, / we'll both forgive the "little things." / (pine tree) / Evergreen, our love will thrive / in every season of our lives. / Special Lighting Effect. Attach the clip on the / ornament to a standard U.L.-listed miniature / light string. Instructions printed inside box. / LaDene Votruba / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Robert Hurlburt / 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. / PORCELAIN AND METAL - DATED 2006
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG2733
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