Hallmark "Down-to-Earth Angels Collection: Mom-to-Be Angel" 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 of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6901

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, charm: Heavenly / license / to crave / 2009 / Mom-to-be / ANGEL packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Mom-to-Be Angel / Down-to-Earth Angels / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Mom-to-Be Angel / Down-to-Earth Angels / Pickles and chocolate, / Ice cream and olives-- / How 'bout bananas with chili and cheese? / Mom-to-be angels / Are oh, so entitled / To give in to heavenly cravings like these! / Joanne Eschrich / 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 China QXG6095