Hallmark "Merrier by the Dozen" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 2003

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

2003

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Visker, Sharon 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5072

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of globe ornaments and Christmas tree ornament: (C) HMK. on back of Santa ornament: (C) HMK. on bottom of present ornament: 2003 / (C) HMK. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / MERRIER BY THE DOZEN / MINIATURE / set of 12 ornaments ensemble de 12 decorations on back of packaging: MERRIER BY THE DOZEN / What fun! Colorful glass ornaments highlight the delights / of Christmastime. In addition to four candy canes and four / ball ornaments, you'll find Santa, a tree, a present, and a bird. / Display these charming ornaments on a miniature tree or / wreath or in the windows of the specially designed photo / holder "Tis the Season!" available at your Hallmark retailer / this year. / Sharon Visker / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concues a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne conviennent pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Glass - 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 QXM5049

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