Hallmark "Cool Decade Series" Christmas Ornament, 2000
01
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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Tammy Haddix 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
2019.65.2343
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament:
2000
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Cool Decade / DECORATION DES FETES / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
First in the Cool Decade Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / "The year 2000's here at last- / I think that's mighty nice!" / exclaims this grinning walrus / from his world of snow and ice. / Celebrate the first decade of our / new century! A different polar pal / will arrive each year to complete / your series of 10 ornaments. / 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 QX6764
Keywords |
|---|