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

Creator Notes

Designed by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

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