Hallmark "Oh, What Fun to Read" Christmas Ornament, 2008
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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
2008
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Robert Chad 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
2019.65.6526
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Plush
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: The Night Before / CHRISTMAS on bottom of ornament: 2008 / (C) 2008 HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Oh, What Fun to Read / 2 christmas ornaments 2 decorations de noel on back of packaging: Oh, What Fun to Read / 'Twas the night before Christmas, / and just before bed, / two cuddled together. / One listened, one read. / Though presents would soon / fill the tree down the hall, / the time that was shared / was the best gift of all. / Robert Chad / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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. / handcrafted - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: (C) 1985 The Tempest Company. All rights reserved. / Illustration by Scott Gustafson. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG7224
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