Hallmark "Harry Potter: Quidditch Season" 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

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by Nello Williams of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.1735

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Quidditch on back of ornament: 2002 / HARRY POTTER characters, / names / & related indicia are / trademarks of and (C) Warner Bros. / (s02) / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / WINDUP / MOVEMENT / Quidditch / Harry / Potter / christmas 2002 / QUIDDITCH SEASON / Harry Potter / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: QUIDDITCH SEASON / Harry Potter / Madam Hooch gave the order, "Mount your brooms, please." Harry Potter's heart skipped as he clambered aboard his Nimbus Two Thousand. Suddenly fifteen brooms rose high, high in the air. But Harry was above them all, looking down on the Quidditch match, squinting about for some sign of the Golden Snitch. Then he saw it, a streak of gold, wings fluttering, darting ahead. With lighting speed, Harry was in pursuit. He was the pride and the hope of the Gryffindors, and he was going to get that Snitch, no matter what! / WINDUP MOVEMENT. To see the players chase the Golden Snitch, gently wind knob on back of ornament. / Nello Williams / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2002 on bottom of packaging: HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia / are trademarks of and (C) Warner Bros. / WB SHIELD: TM & (C) Warner Bros. / (s02) / www.harrypotter.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI8656
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