Hallmark "Winter Wonderland Series: Ice-Skaters' Delight" Christmas Ornament, 2005
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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
2005
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Tom Best and sculpted by Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4305
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Plastic
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside: 2005 / [TM] / (C) Hallmark Licensing, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / ICE-SKATER'S DELIGHT / Winter Wonderland / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes packaging, back: ICE-SKATER'S DELIGHT / Winter Wonderland / Swooping and sliding / and gliding and twirling, / Balancing gracefully, / racing, and whirling. / Feeling the nip / of the frost in the air... / Skating is such / a delightful affair! / A different wintry scene appears / each year in this festive series / of snow globes. / Duane Unruh / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Fourth in the Series. / Look for 4 on this ornament. / CAUTION: Globe is made of glass and is breakable. / ATTENTION: Ceste boule d'eau en verre est tres fragile. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Glass and Handcrafted - Dated 2005 packaging, underside: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2182
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