Hallmark "Toy Shop Serenade" Christmas Ornament, 2000

THF351414 / Hallmark "Toy Shop Serenade" Christmas Ornament, 2000
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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

2000

Creator Notes

Designed by Tammy Haddix of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1692

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
String (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: 2000 Carols on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Toy Shop Serenade / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: "Birds of a feather" sing together, sharing / the season's joy. Preparing for a toy shop / serenade, jolly old Santa relaxes in the robe / lovingly hand-stitched by Mrs. Claus./ Two little birds cheerfully join in, and the / colorful trio make "tweet music" together. / Sculpted by / Tammy Haddix / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2000 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2000 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8301