Hallmark "Father Christmas Series" Christmas Ornament, 2009
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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
2009
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Joanne Eschrich 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
2019.65.6784
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament: Where Christmas lives, love endures... and hope is evergreen. ornament, underside: 2009 / [TM] / (C) 2009 / HMK. LIC. / 6 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Series / Father Christmas / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Father Christmas / Hope-- / evergreens / in the dead of winter, / a lantern to lead the way home, / a bright star to wish on. / We never stop looking / for signs of hope, / but Christmas reminds us / it's always right here / in our hearts. / Printed on scroll: / Where Christmas lives, / love endures... / and hope is evergreen. / Joanne Eschrich / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Sixth in the Series. Look for 6 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc./ Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8615
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