Hallmark "Godchild" 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 Tammy Haddix of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.6885

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: Godchild / 2009 / Always beside you / to love you and to guide you. ornament, underside: [TM] / (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Godchild / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Godchild / The kind of love that shines on you, / no matter where you are-- / that's guiding and protecting you / just like the Christmas star-- / is love that God and I have had / for you right from the start. / And all your life, that love will keep you / close inside my heart. / Tammy Haddix / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc./ Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXG6542