Hallmark "Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light: St. Nicholas Circle" Christmas Ornament, 1998
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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
1998
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Thomas Kinkade, ornament designed by Duane Unruh 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
2019.65.5256
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, back:
St. Nicholas Circle / Christmas - Celebration of Light / Thomas Kinkade (signature) / Painter of Light [TM] / 1998 / (C) 1998 THOMAS KINKADE / Media Arts Group, Inc., San Jose, CA / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. 4 / U.S. PAT. NO. B1-4,544,218 / QXI7556
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / FEATURES LIGHT / St. Nicholas Circle / Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light [TM] / MAGIC
packaging, back:
A unique ornament -- inspired by the Thomas Kinkade painting / which portrays the artist's dream Christmas village -- "one idyllic / spot where it's Christmas all year 'round." The heart of town is / the skating pond and Christmas tree ... buildings circle the pond / like wreaths ... and horse-drawn sleighs are the only transport. / 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 2001 enclosed. / Thomas Kinkade / Painter of Light [TM] / Sculpted by Duane Unruh / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998
packaging, top:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973-1998
packaging, underside:
(C) 1997 Thomas Kinkade, Media Arts Group, Inc., / San Jose, CA. All Righs 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 / QX17556
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