Hallmark "The Christmas Pageant" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 2003
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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
2003
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5065
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of Joseph and Mary ornaments:
(C) Hmk. Lic.
on bottom of Jesus ornament:
2003 / (C) 2003 Hmk. Lic.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / THE CHRISTMAS / PAGEANT / MINIATURE / set of 3 ornaments ensemble de 3 decorations
on back of packaging:
THE CHRISTMAS / PAGEANT / Mary slightly wiggles, / Joseph gets the giggles, / But mostly they are holding very still. / The doll, their Son, is napping, / Soon the crowd is clapping... / Being in the pageant is a thrill! / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Joyce Lyle / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concues a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne conviennent pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2003
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXM4406
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