Hallmark "Heavenly Music" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1997

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

1997

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Tague, Sue 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

Thailand 

Creator Notes

Designed by Sue Tague of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.4911

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Brass (Alloy)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 97 on back of ornament: HMK. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Heavenly Music on back of packaging: When this angel strums the strings, / A heavenly choir joins in and sings! / Miniature / Sculpted by Sue Tague / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1997 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXM4292

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