Hallmark "Dasher and Dancer" Christmas Ornament, 2009

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

2009

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Kegrize, Edythe 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Edythe Kegrize of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6913

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, front: Dasher ornament, back: Dancer ornament, underside: 2009 / [TM] / (C) 2009 / HMK. LIC. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Dasher and Dancer / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Dasher and Dancer / Gingerbread reindeer, / Sweet treats galore, / Icing-bright wishes... / It's Christmas once more! / Collect the other ornaments in the set / to create a delightful holiday display! / Edythe Kegrize / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QRP4705

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