Hallmark "Welcome to 2000" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Tracy Larsen of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2729
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament:
1999 / 2000
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Welcome to 2000
on back of packaging:
Father Time has lots of memories, / but Baby New Year brings / A brand-new world that holds a wealth / of still-undreamed-of-things. / Sculpted by / Tracy Larsen / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999 and 2000
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1999 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX6829
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