Hallmark "Snow Buddies Series" Christmas Ornament, 1998
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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
1998
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Tammy Haddix for 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
2019.65.3024
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Snow Buddies / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
First in the Snow Buddies Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / Created with love and laughter, carefully / shaped by mittened hands, snowmen are the / stars of winter. And though there's a family / resemblance, they're just like snowflakes-no / two are exactly alike. / This series is dedicated to the scores of / smiling snowmen, past and present, who / remind us how much fun it is to play outdoors. / Each year will bring a snowman with a different / little animal friend. This year a bunny has come / to spend the season. / Sculpted by / Tammy Haddix / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 -1998
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