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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Joyce Lyle 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
2019.65.5683
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
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