Hallmark "Winter Friends" Christmas Ornament, 2001

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

2001

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Haddix, Tammy 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

United States 

Creator Notes

Designed by Tammy Haddix of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.3567

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Friends are the special joy of of any season. on back of ornament: Merry Christmas / 2001 / (C) Hallmark Cards, Inc. on top of ornament: HALLMARK / HALLMARK on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Winter Friends / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Sentiment on Ornament: / Friends are / the special joy / of any season. / Merry Christmas / 2001 / Designed by / Tammy Haddix / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in U.S.A. QX2242 / Glass Ball - Dated 2001 on top of packaging: Hallmark

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