Hallmark "Harry Potter: Hogwarts Charms" Christmas Ornaments, 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 Katrina Bricker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1740

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Pewter (Tin alloy)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Harry Potter / Hogwarts (TM) Charms / 6 ORNAMENTS 6 DECORATIONS on back of packaging: Enter the magical world of / Harry Potter. Collect all five / Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments / and the Hogwarts School / Crest ornament display! / Sculpted by Katrina Bricker / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / TM & (C) 2000 Warner Bros / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXE4404 / www.hallmark.com / Pewter on proper right side of packaging: Harry / Potter / Hogwarts (TM) Charms inside front cover of packaging: Golden Snitch, dragons' eggs, / and books of magic are just a few / of the objects that are found only in / the world of Harry Potter. Here, even / the ordinary becomes extraordinary-- / keys fly, hats sing, and bottles hold / powerful potions. Discover more / about each of these rare icons of / Harry's wizard world with the / handy Hogwarts scroll enclosed.