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

Creator Notes

Designed by Tammy Haddix for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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
Hallmark "Snow Buddies Series" Christmas Ornament, 1998