Hallmark "Handled With Care" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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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
1999
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Dill Rhodus 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
2019.65.2719
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament:
99 / To My Friend
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handled With Care
on back of packaging:
Christmas is the season / when it's fun to keep in touch / by sending warmest wishes / to friends who mean so much. / Sculpted by / Dill Rhodus / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1999 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6769
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