Hallmark "Winter's Here!" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 2002
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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
2002
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Sharon Pike of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5034
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Pewter (Tin alloy)
String (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of skate with green string ornament: 2002 / (C) 2002 HMK. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / WINTER'S HERE! / MINIATURE / set of 2 ornaments ensemble de 2 decorations on back of packaging: WINTER'S HERE! / Winter's here, so grab your skates! / Time for loops and figure eights! / Or slips and slides and sheepish grins! / This is where the fun begins! / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Sharon Pike / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concues a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne conviennent pas aux jeunes enfants. / Pewter - Dated 2002 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4423
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