Hallmark "Our Lady of Guadalupe: Feliz Navidad" Christmas Ornament, 2000

Summary

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.

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

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2000

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Visker, Sharon 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Sharon Visker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1900

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 2000 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Our Lady of Guadalupe / Feliz Navidad / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patron Saint / of Mexico, is both an everyday inspiration / and a divine symbol of God's love and / presence in the New World. / Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Santa / Patrona de Mexico, es tanto una inspiracion / diaria como un simbolo divino del amor / y la presencia de Dios en el Nuevo Mondo. / Sculpted by / Sharon Visker / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Fine Porcelain - Dated 2000 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2000 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8231

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