Hallmark "Cell-ebrate!" Christmas Ornament, 2007
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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. Hallmark's ornaments have also kept pace with everyday technology. Cellphones were in common use when this ornament was released.
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. Hallmark's ornaments have also kept pace with everyday technology. Cellphones were in common use when this ornament was released.
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2007
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Don Palmiter 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
2019.65.217
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Cell-ebrate! / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Cell-ebrate! / 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all of the cells showed holiday wishes for cheery Noels - emoticons, pictures, text messages, too. And the very best one? Mery Xmas 2U! / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / [...] / handcrafted - dated 2007
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