Hallmark "The Lincoln Memorial" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale 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
2019.65.5243
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament:
IN THIS TEMPLE / AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE / FOR WHOM HE SAVED THE UNION / THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN / IS ENSHRINED FOREVER
ornament, underside:
[TM] / (C) 1997 Hallmark Cards, Inc. 4 / U.S. PAT. NO. 4,682,079
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / LIGHT AND MUSIC / The Lincoln Memorial / Collector's Card Enclosed / MAGIC
packaging, back:
Plays "America the Beautiful" / Commemorates the 75th Anniversary / of the Lincoln Memorial / A unique ornament -- celebrates the nation's ideals / of liberty and equality, and recognizes one of her / greatest leaders. The magnificent marble Memorial / and its inspiring statue of the President leave a lasting / impression on all who come to visit. The familiar words / of the Gettysburg Address, carved into one wall of the / Memorial, are reproduced on the Collector's Card / enclosed with this ornament. / To hear the opening phrases of "America the Beautiful," / press button located on ornament. Music will stop when / the selection ends. / 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. / Sculpted by Ed Seale / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997
packaging, top:
Hallmark
packaging, underside:
Mfd. for and (C) 1997 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made in China / Circuitry U.S. Pat. No. 4,682,079 / QLX7522
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