Hallmark "Warm and Special Friends" Christmas Ornament, 1993
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1993
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.63
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
HERSHEY'S COCOA
on back of ornament:
The warmest Christmas memories are the ones we make together. / 1993
on proper right side of ornament:
HERSHEY'S IS A TRADEMARK OF HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATION / HALLMARK CARDS INC. / LICENSEE / (C) 1993 HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATION
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / HERSHEY'S / COCOA / Warm and Special Friends
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted and Stamped Metal / Dated 1993 / The warmest Christmas memories are the ones we make together.
on bottom of packaging:
HERSHEY'S is a trademark of Hershey Foods Corporation. / (C) 1993 Hershey Foods Corporation. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., licensee. K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX589-5
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Related Content
Set
Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments: Personal Moments and Timeless Memories
- 19 Artifacts
In 1973, Hallmark Cards, Inc. ventured into the world of designing and producing Christmas ornaments. The company initially offered eighteen designs and added new ones to the growing line each year. Hallmark ornaments became more than holiday decorations. They helped personalize holiday trees -- marking life milestones, reflecting one's interests and tastes, and stirring fond memories.