Hallmark "Celebrating 65 Years of Madeline: Winter in Paris" Christmas Ornament, 2004
THF355125 / Hallmark "Celebrating 65 Years of Madeline: Winter in Paris" 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 Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6019
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Felt (Textile)
Plush
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
(C) BEM/DIC / 2004 / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Celebrating / 65 Years of Madeline / Christmas 2004 / WINTER IN PARIS / Madeline / Celebrating 65 Years / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
WINTER IN PARIS / Madeline / Celebrating 65 Years / "She was not afraid of mice-- / she loved winter, snow, and ice." / And we all love Madeline, whose adventures / come to life through the verse and illustrations / of creator Ludwig Bemelmans. It's fun to / imagine how often Madeline, Miss Clavel, / and the girls enjoy skating on snowy Paris / afternoons, and they certainly do it in style! / Her muff and colorful teal coat are inspired / by an illustration from the first Madeline / book--a whimisical scene that includes the / Church of the Sacre Cocur in the background. / Anita Marra Rogers / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / 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. / Porcelain and Fabric - Dated 2004
on bottom of packaging:
TM and (C) 2004 Madeleine and Barbara Bemelmans; / (C) DIC Entertainment, L.P. Used under license. All rights reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXI5321
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