Hallmark "Cross of Faith" Spring Ornament, 1999

THF358774 / Hallmark "Cross of Faith" Spring Ornament, 1999
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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

1998

Subject Date

1999

Creator Notes

Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.5755

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 1999 / (C) 1998 Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Cross of Faith / DECORATION PRINTANIERE on back of packaging: He is not here, / for he is risen, / as he said. / Matthew 28:6 / Sculpted by LaDene Votruba / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Precious Metal - Dated 1999 on right side of packaging: Mfd. for/Fabrique pour et (C) 1998 / Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QEO8467 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Cross of Faith" Spring Ornament, 1999