Hallmark "Joyful Angels Series" Easter Ornament, 1996

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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

1995

Subject Date

1996

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5683

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 1996 / (C) 1995 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 1 / J.L. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Joyful Angels / For Decorative Use Only / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / 1996 EASTER COLLECTION / Sculpted by Joyce Lyle / First in the Joyful Angels Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / The promise of Easter is beautifully / expressed in the bouquet of lillies carried / by this lovely angel. She is the first in a / series of elaborately detailed angels / designed to celebrate this special season, / when all the world seems bright and new. / Each year another angel will appear, / bringing joy to your heart and a new / bouquet to your collection. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QEO8184