Hallmark "Father Christmas Series" Christmas Ornament, 2004
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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.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2004
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Joanne Eschrich 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
2019.65.5910
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cloth
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
2004 / (C) 2004 HMK. LIC. / 1
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / FATHER CHRISTMAS / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
FATHER CHRISTMAS / St. Nicholas. Santa Claus. Kris Kringle. Pere Noel. Father / Christmas. His name and appearance may vary from country / to country, but he is a welcome celebrity wherever he goes. / Often pictured wearing a long, warm coat, he is a kindly figure / who represents the tradition of gift-giving. / This new series was inspired by classic images of Father / Christmas. Each year the design will feature a different theme / and message. This year's theme is "peace," and Father Christmas / is portrayed with doves and a laurel wreath. He also carries a / scroll with the message, "Act gently, and be at peace with the / world, for this is the spirit of Christmas." / Joanne Eschrich / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / First in the Series / Look for 1 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted and Fabric - Dated 2004
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8471
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