Hallmark "Angel of Strength" 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 Joanne Eschrich and Julie Forsyth of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6738

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: inner / strength... / outer / courage ornament, underside: 2009 / [TM] (C) 2009 / HMK. LIC. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Susan G. / Komen / FOR THE Cure / Angel of Strength / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Angel of Strength / It's in her stance. It's in her look of determination. / It's in her clear-eyed gaze and the way she holds / on to what's real and what matters and lets go of / what holds her back. It's in her spirit. Strength. It's what makes her beautiful. / From July 14 to December 25, 2009, $2 from the sale / of this ornament will be donated to Susan G. Komen / for the Cure to support breast cancer research and / community outreach programs. For breast health or / breast cancer information, contact 1-877 GO KOMEN / (1-877-463-6636) or visit www.komen.org. / The Angel of Strength ornament supports the Cards / for the Cure [R] Hallmark Gold Crown [R] Store program, / which guarantees a minimum donation of $200,000 / to Komen for the Cure in 2009. / Joanne Eschrich / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Julie Forsyth / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / porcelain - dated 2009 packaging, underside: The running ribbon is a registered trademark of Susan G. Komen for the Cure / (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG6665
Hallmark "Angel of Strength" Christmas Ornament, 2009