Hallmark "Merry Glitzmas!" Christmas Ornament, 2003
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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
2003
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Ruth Donikowski of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3814
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cloth
Plastic
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament: 2003 / (C) HMK LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / LIGHT! / Christmas 2003 / MERRY GLITZMAS! / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: MERRY GLITZMAS! / A "Merry Glitzmas" sweater / makes parties extra bright / by dressing up the season / with twinkling, colored light! / To turn on the Christmas tree lights on this sweater, / press lightly on the lower part of the tree. The lights / will flash and turn off automatically. / Batteries included. Complete instructions enclosed. / Ruth Donikowski / Hallmark Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Fabric - Dated 2003 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QLX7537