Hallmark "Father Christmas Series" Christmas Ornament, 2008
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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
2008
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Joanne Eschrich of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6434
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cloth
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
inside scroll of ornament: The joy of Christmas is in remembering... on bottom ornament: 2008 / (C) 2008 HMK. LIC. / 5 on front of packaging: Series / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Father Christmas / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Father Christmas / Can you hear it? / It's the sound of joy, / filling every corner of our world-- / in jingling bells / and children's laughter, / in rustling presents / and welcoming words. / And in years to come, / today's joy will linger / in our hearts. / Printed on scroll: / The joy of Christmas / is in remembering. / Joanne Eschrich / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Fifth in the Series. Look for 5 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted and fabric - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX7184
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