Hallmark "Sister to Sister" 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. 

Donikowski, Ruth 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Ruth Donikowski of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3638

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cloth
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of both ornaments: sister inside front flap of both ornaments: my / forever / friend on tag on both ornaments: 2003 / (C) 2003 HMK LIC inside card with both ornaments: Family and friend / are one and the same / in a wonderful / warmhearted sister. on front of packaging inserts: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging inserts: Fabric and Beads / Dated 2003 / Ruth Donikowski / Hallmark Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Sister-to-Sister / Ornament / A sister is loved / for many things... / for friendship, / most of all. / 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. / (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG8969 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / Give One Sister-to-Sister Keep One / Ornaments / SET OF 2 ORNAMENTS/ENSEMBLE DE 2 DECORATIONS on back of packaging: SISTER-TO-SISTER ORNAMENTS / FABRIC AND BEADS - DATED 2003 / "My forever friend" --that's how the relationship between / sisters is described inside each of these beautiful fabric / ornaments. Keep one for yourself, and give the other to your / sister...that forever friend who knows you like no one else / does. Each ornament also comes with a miniature greeting / card. You can use it to add a personal note that celebrates / the memories you and your sister share, or you can just let / the card speak for itself. It says, "Family and friend are one / and the same in a wonderful, warmhearted sister." / Ruth Donikowski / Hallmark Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Each ornament individually boxed / 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. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: QXG8969 / (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MI 64141 / Made in China / www.hallmark.com

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