Hallmark "Snowgirl" Christmas Ornament, 1997

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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

1997

Creator Notes

Designed by Sue Tague for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in India.

Object ID

2019.65.2627

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 97 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Snowgirl on back of packaging: Little angel in the snow, / cheeks all rosy, eyes aglow, / Cuddly, bubbly Little One, / you fill the holidays with fun! / Sculpted by / Sue Tague / For decorative use only. / Not for young children / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Snowgirl" Christmas Ornament, 1997