Hallmark "Bright Memories" 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

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6377

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: 2006 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Bright Memories / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Bright Memories / 2006 was a year filled with hopes and dreams, / smiles and laughter, and quite possibly a few tears. / Like every year before it, it will live on through the / memory of each of its opportunities, challenges, and / celebrations, large and small. / Designed by / Edythe Kegrize / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Sculpted by / Julie Forsyth / 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. / HANDCRAFTED - 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 QX3083