Hallmark "Merry Glitzmas!" Christmas Ornament, 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

2019.65.3814

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cloth
Plastic
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2003 / (C) HMK LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / LIGHT! / Christmas 2003 / MERRY GLITZMAS! / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: MERRY GLITZMAS! / A "Merry Glitzmas" sweater / makes parties extra bright / by dressing up the season / with twinkling, colored light! / To turn on the Christmas tree lights on this sweater, / press lightly on the lower part of the tree. The lights / will flash and turn off automatically. / Batteries included. Complete instructions enclosed. / Ruth Donikowski / Hallmark 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. / Fabric - Dated 2003 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QLX7537

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