Hallmark "Back to School" Christmas Ornament, 2002
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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
2002
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by John "Collin" Francis 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
2019.65.204
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front:
2002
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / BACK TO SCHOOL / Photo Holder / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
BACK TO SCHOOL / Photo Holder / This backpack's not as big As the one that Santa's got, But when it comes to memories. It really holds a lot! / John "Collin" Francis / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / [...] / Handcrafted - Dated 2002
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX8696
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