Hallmark "Harry Potter: Hedwig the Owl" Christmas Ornament, 2000

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

2000

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Bricker, Katrina 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Katrina Bricker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1737

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Pewter (Tin alloy)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: To: Harry / Potter on back of ornament: Hmk. Cds. / TM & (C) 00 WB. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Harry Potter / Hedwig the Owl / DECORATION on back of packaging: Enter the magical world of Harry Potter. Collect all five Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments and the Hogwarts School Crest ornament display! / Sculpted by Katrina Bricker / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia / are trademarks of Warner Bros. (C) 2000. www.warnerbros.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXE4394 / www.hallmark.com / Pewter on proper right side of packaging: Harry / Potter / Hedwig the Owl inside front cover of packaging: Equal parts courier and / companion, Hedwig the Owl can / magically find Harry Potter / anyplace at any time to deliver / a letter -- so she can be forgiven / for bringing home a dead mouse / every once in a while!

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