Hallmark "Nick and Christopher Series: Hockey Thrills" Christmas Ornament, 2005

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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

2005

Creator Notes

Designed by Tracy Larsen of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4320

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: [TM] / Hallmark Licensing, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / HOCKEY THRILLS / Nick and Christopher / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes packaging, back: HOCKEY THRILLS / Nick and Christopher / Santa's helpers, Chris and Nick, / find time for fun together. / Testing toys for girls and boys / makes theirs the best job ever! / Tracy Larsen / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Second in the Series. / Look for 2 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005 packaging, underside: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2152