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

Creator Notes

Designed by Edythe Kegrize of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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