Hallmark "Anything for a Friend" Christmas Ornament, 2004
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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
2004
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Kristina Kline 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
2019.65.5987
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Plush
Textile materials
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament: 2004 / (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / WINDUP / MOVEMENT / Christmas 2004 / ANYTHING FOR A FRIEND / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: ANYTHING FOR A FRIEND / Two friends complete the snowman's look / while one friend stops to shiver. / One adds the hat, one adds the scarf, / and one's the wardrobe giver! / Special feature: Wind the ornament / by turning the knob located just behind / the snowman. The penguin who has / given up his hat and coat will begin / to shiver. / Kristina Kline / Hallmark Keepsake 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. / Handcrafted - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG5511
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