Hallmark "Water Bed Snooze" Christmas Ornament, 1993
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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
1993
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Julia Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4221
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: POLAR WATER BED on bottom of ornament: (C) 1993 Hmk Cds. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Water Bed Snooze / CLIP-ON on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / A bed that's comfy, soft and warm / is generally the rule, / But on this polar water bed, / this bear thinks he's real cool! on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX537-5