Hallmark "Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light: The Warmth of Home" Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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
1997
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Tracy Larsen 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
2019.65.5237
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, back:
The Warmth of Home / Thomas Kinkade / Painter of Light [TM] / 1997 / (C) 1997 THOMAS KINKADE / Media Arts Group, Inc., San Jose, , CA / [TM] Hallmark Cards, Inc. 23 / U.S. PAT. NO. B1-4,544,218
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / LIGHT / The Warmth of Home / Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light [TM] / MAGIC
packaging, back:
A unique ornament -- inspired by the Thomas Kinkade / painting The Warmth of Home. This design brings the cozy / cabin in the wilderness to life against a majestic mountain / setting. It's sure to bring a bit of Keepsake Magic to your / holidays! / Kinkade has earned a reputation as a modern-day / impressionist and is one of America's most collected / contemporary artists. He infuses light into his paintings -- evoking nostalgia, peace, and tranquility. / Use only with standard U.L.- listed miniature light / strings of 2.5-, 3.5- or 6- volt push-in type bulbs. / Plug into any socket on the light string. / Not for use with blinking lights. / Complete display instructions enclosed. / Limited Warranty through 2000 enclosed. / Thomas Kinkade / Painter of Light [TM] / Sculpted by Tracy Larsen / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997
packaging, top:
Hallmark
packaging, underside:
(C) 1997 Thomas Kinkade / Media Arts Group, Inc., San Jose, CA / All rights reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made in China / Connector Cord and Light Bulbs Made in China / Connector Cord U.S. Pat. No. B1-4,544,218 / QLX7545
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