Hallmark "Perfect Harmony: Hope" 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. 

Votruba, LaDene 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5455

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: Hope packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Perfect Harmony / "HOPE" / decoration des fetes packaging, back: Perfect Harmony / Hope for tomorrow, peace in our world, and unity / that brings us all together. / "Perfect Harmony" / is a collection of ornaments / that remind us of the season / when hearts turn toward each other / in a spirit of goodwill. / LaDene Votruba / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / ETCHED GLASS / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. packaging, underside: QP1206 / Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / www.hallmark.com

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