Hallmark "Memories of Christmas: Winter Angel" Christmas Ornament, 2002

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

2002

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Sickman, Linda 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5532

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plaster of Paris
Metal
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, back: 2002 / [TM] / (C) 2002 Hmk. Cds. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / WINTER ANGEL / Memories of Christmas [TM] / FROM THE HALLMARK ARCHIVES / decorations des fetes packaging, back: Memories of Christmas [TM] / FROM THE HALLMARK ARCHIVES / Capture the magic and wonder of Christmas / with Memories of Christmas [TM], a new collection / of Keepsake Ornaments inspired by images / from the Hallmark Archives. Handcrafted in / materials like chalkware and nostalgic fabrics, / these ornaments feature / designs reminiscent / of a Christmas when / believing was easy / and Santa was as / real as the dreams / in your heart. / CHRISTMAS POSTCARD ENCLOSED / Linda Sickman / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / Chalkware - Dated 2002 packaging, underside: Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QP1423

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