Hallmark "Collegiate Collection: Michigan Wolverines" Christmas Ornament, 2000

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

2000

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1989

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Acrylic (Plastic)
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 2000 / MICHIGAN on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / OFFICIALLY LICENSED COLLEGIATE PRODUCTS / COLLEGIATE COLLECTION on back of packaging: MICHIGAN WOLVERINES / The University name and logo featured on this product / is a trademark of that University. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QSR2271 / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Acrylic and Metal - Dated 2000 on top of packaging: Hallmark

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