Hallmark "Hershey's: Cocoa Break" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Kristina Kline of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.2769

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: As Always... / A Fat Free Food! / HERSHEY'S / SYRUP on back of ornament: ORIGINAL / CHOCOLATE FLAVOR / HERSHEY'S SYRUP / [...] on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Cocoa Break / HERSHEY'S on back of packaging: Holidays and cocoa / make the world seem / warm and cozy. / Sculpted by / Kristina Kline / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) 1999 Hershey Foods Corporation. Trademarks / used under license. Hallmark Licensee. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX8009
Hallmark "Hershey's: Cocoa Break" Christmas Ornament, 1999