Hallmark "Queen of the Garden" Christmas Ornament, 2004

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

2004

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Tague, Sue 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Sue Tague of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6089

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cloth
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: (C) 2004 HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Queen of / the Garden / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: Queen of the Garden / With trowel in hand / and watering can, / she masters flower / and bean. / She needn't take / the gloves off / for her green thumb / to be seen! / The "Queen of" collection - ornaments / that celebrate hobbies and interests of / someone you know (maybe even you!). / SUE TAGUE / Sue Tague - Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Handcrafted / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decorative seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QP1804

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