Hallmark "New Home" Christmas Ornament, 2002

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

2002

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Unruh, Duane 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

Thailand 

Creator Notes

Designed by Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri.

Object ID

2019.65.5407

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard
Ribbon (Material)

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: New Home / 2002 ornament, underside: [TM] / (C) 2002 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / NEW HOME / Hinged Box / decoration des fetes packaging, back: NEW HOME / Hinged Box / A new home is a special place / that's filled with joy and cheer, / with comfort and contentment / that will grow from year to year. / Duane Unruh / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / Porcelain - Dated 2002 packaging, underside: Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX8636

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