Hallmark "Fabulous Decade Series" 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 Sharon Pike of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2954

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Brass (Alloy)
String (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: 1999 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Fabulous Decade / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Tenth and Final / in the Fabulous Decade Series. / Look for series verification 10 on this ornament. / A bell is made for ringing, / so that's just what I'll do, / And later, since I'm all stretched out, / I'll take a catnap too. / Sculpted by / Sharon Pike / For decorative use only / Not for young children. / Handcrafted and Brass - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6357