Hallmark "Light of Liberty" Christmas Ornament, 2005
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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
2005
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed for 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
2019.65.4495
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Glass (Material)
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament: With a spirt of pride, in a land of liberty, we stand together. / 2005 ornament, underside: [TM] / (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / LIGHT OF LIBERTY / decoration des fetes packaging, back: Lady Liberty's light has shone for gener- / ations as a beacon of freedom to the world. / But our freedom comes at a cost, paid / time and again by the men and women of / our Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, / and Coast Guard. Only through their / courage has democracy been defended. / Only through their service has Liberty's / torch continued to shine. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / 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 Glass - Dated 2005 packaging, underside: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG4332
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