Hallmark "Gone with the Wind: Scarlett O'Hara" Christmas Ornament, 2008

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

2008

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6813

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2008 / TM Turner Entertainment Co. & The Stephens Mitchell Trusts. / (C) Turner Entertainment Co. (s08) / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / GONE WITH / THE WIND / Scarlett O'Hara TM / Gone With the Wind TM / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Scarlett O'Hara TM / Gone With the Wind TM / The unforgettable Scarlett O'Hara debuts her charm / at the picnic at Twelve Oaks. The Southern coquette / captivated audiences in Margaret Mitchell's classic / romance, Gone With the Wind. Pretty as a picture / in her ruffled dress, Miss Scarlett steals the attention / of every man in the room. But there is only one beau / for this belle, Dearest Ashley. Though Ashley is already / engaged to another, Scarlett is determined to win his / love. Meanwhile, she catches the eye of Rhett Butler, / a mysterious rogue who has plans of his own. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fin decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / porcelain - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: WB / TM Turner Entertainment Co. & The Stephens Mitchell / Trusts. (C) Turner Entertainment Co. / WB SHIELD: TM & (C) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. / (s08) / www.warnerbros.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI4134

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