Hallmark "The Family Room" Studio Limited Edition Christmas Ornaments, Figurines and Base, 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
Ornaments designed by Don Palmiter and Robert Chad, figurines designed by Joyce Lyle, Tracy Larsen, Bob Siedler, Anita Marra Rogers, Sharon Visker, Sue Tague, Joanne Eschrich and Ken Crow, wall designed by Dill Rhodus, Nello Williams and Linda Sickman, stockings designed by Katrina Bricker, Nina Aube, John Collin Francis and LaDene Votruba, wreath designed by Sharon Pike and base designed by Lynn Norton 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
2019.65.3955
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of radio ornament, creche figurine, wise men figurine, log holder figurine, candles figurine, nutcracker figurine, teddy bear figurine, cat figurine and dog figurine: (C) HMK. CDS. on back of grandfather clock ornament: "Christmas... / a time for believing." / China on bottom of grandfather clock ornament: 2002 / (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc. on bottom of base: 2002 / Keepsake Ornament / Studio Limited Edition / Hallmark / Keepsake / Ornament / COLLECTOR'S / CLUB / (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc. on top of packaging: Hallmark / Keepsake / Ornament / COLLECTOR'S / CLUB / STUDIO LIMITED EDITION / THE FAMILY ROOM / HANDCRAFTED - DATED 2002 / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS WITH DISPLAY PIECE / DECORATIONS DES FETES ET SAPIN on bottom of packaging: THE FAMILY ROOM / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT STUDIO LIMITED EDITION / This is Santa's Big Night! / In family rooms around the world, Santa is delivering special toys for good girls and boys. / This scene was specifically designed for Club members by 24 Keepsake Studio artists. / Fire with Logs / Sculpted by Nello Williams / Candles on Mantel / Sculpted by Anita Marra Rogers / Nutcracker / Sculpted by Sharon Visker / Mom Stocking / Sculpted by Katrina Bricker / Dad Stocking / Sculpted by Nina Aube / Boy Stocking / Sculpted by John "Collin" Francis / Girl Stocking / Sculpted by LaDene Votruba / Teddy Bear / Sculpted by Sue Tague / Cat on Pillow / Sculpted by Joanne Eschrich / Dog / Sculpted by Ken Crow / Radio / Sculpted by Don Palmiter / Grandfather Clock / Sculpted by Robert Chad / Wood Floor / Sculpted by Lynn Norton / Other pieces you'll want to include... / Santa Claus and Santa's Bag / Sculpted by Patricia Andrews / Chair and Children / Sculpted by Julie Forsyth / Milk and Cookies / Sculpted by Chris Webb / (These four ornaments make up the 2002 Club Kit.) / Christmas Tree with Decorations / Sculpted by Kristina Kline / (available at Ornament Premiere) / Curius[sic] the Elf / Sculpted by Tammy Haddix / (available with KOCC membership early renewal) / Snowman / Sculpted by Katrina Bricker / (available with multiyear KOCC membership) / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concues a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne conviennent pas aux jeunes enfants. / Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXC4566
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