Hallmark "Marionette Angel" Christmas Ornament, 1986
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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
1986
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Korea.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6863
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Textile materials
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of handle of ornament:
(C) 1986 HALLMARK CARDS, INC
on front of packaging:
MARIONETTE ANGEL / Handcrafted Ornament
on back of packaging:
Marionettes, or string puppets, have / been especially popular since the 19th / century. The word marionette comes / from Little Mary, a type of puppet from / the Middle Ages used to teach Bible / stories. Like the marionettes before her, / this special angel comes to help you / celebrate the Christmas season. / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 1986 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / K.C., Mo 64141 / Made in Korea / QX402-3
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