Hallmark "Promise of Easter" Easter Ornament, 1992

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Artifact Overview

Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. These ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories, commemorating milestones, and expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This success led the company to produce ornaments for other holidays. Hallmark marketed and sold Easter and springtime ornaments in several series dating back to the 1990s.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Holiday ornament

Date Made

1991

Subject Date

1992

Creator Notes

Designed by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.5613

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Ceramic (Material)
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: God's love / shines / everywhere. / 1992 / (C) 1991 HALLMARK / CARDS, INC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Promise of Easter / For Decorative Use Only on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1992 Easter Collection / Handcrafted and Hand-Painted / Dated 1992 / Sentiment on Ornament: / God's love shines everywhere. on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QEO931-4
Hallmark "Promise of Easter" Easter Ornament, 1992