Hallmark "Fairy Messengers Series: Marigold Fairy" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Kristina Kline-Gaughran of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6776
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, back:
[TM] (C) 2009 HMK. / 5
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Series / Marigold Fairy / Fairy Messengers / christmas ornament - decoration de noel
packaging, back:
Marigold Fairy / Fairy Messengers / The dainty little Marigold / stands for warm affection. / From early in summer / till late in the fall, / she blooms in bright perfection. / In this series, a different fairy tiptoes onto the / scene each year representing a type of flower / with a special message. / Kristina Kline-Gaughran / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Fifth in the Series. Look for 5 on this ornament. / 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 QX8122
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