Hallmark "God With Us" Christmas Ornament Packaging, 2002

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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. Many customers keep the original packaging to store the ornament safely until the next holiday season.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Packaging

Date Made

2002

Creator Notes

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

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2019.65.5592

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / GOD WITH US / decorations des fetes packaging, back: GOD WITH US / Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they / shall call his name Emmanuel, which / being interpreted is, God with us. / Matthew 1:23. / Sentiment on ornament: Emmanuel... / God with us... / Lee Stork / Hallmark Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / Glass Ball - Dated 2002 / Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in U.S.A. QX8893
Hallmark "God With Us" Christmas Ornament Packaging, 2002