Hallmark "The Winter Wreath" 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 Edythe Kegrize 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
2019.65.6941
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
2009 / [TM] (C) HMK.
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / The Winter Wreath / glass christmas ornament - decoration de noel en verre
packaging, back:
The Winter Wreath / The sleeping landscape rests / beneath a coverlet of white. / On branches bright wth berries, / crimson cardinals alight. / This time of year is wreathed / in quiet elegance and grace, / as winter's beauty makes the world / a peaceful, lovely place. / Edythe Kegrize / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / glass and handcrafted - dated 2009
packaging, underside:
(C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QHC4052
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