Hallmark "Shining Promise" Christmas Ornament, 2004
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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
2004
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Diana McGehee 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
2019.65.5927
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Silver (Metal)
Metal
String (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on lower back of ornament: 2004 / (C) HMK. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / SHINING PROMISE / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: SHINING PROMISE / Whenever we look at the Cross, / may it always be for us / a sign of life... / a sign of His tender, / everlasting love. / Diana McGehee / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Silver-Plated Metal - Dated 2004 on right side of packaging: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG5364
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