Hallmark "Nature's Sketchbook: My First Snowman" Christmas Ornament, 2001
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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
2001
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Marjolein Bastin and sculpted by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Indonesia.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3344
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on right side of ornament:
MB
on bottom of ornament:
2001 / (C) Marjolein Bastin / Hallmark / Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / My First Snowman / Nature's Sketchbook / DECORATION DES FETES
on back of packaging:
When I see the first snow of winter, / I can't help but remember my very / first snowman! I remember waking / up early, rushing outside, and rolling / the big snowballs. Wow, was I proud! / I felt that I had created something / very beautiful that wasn't there one / hour ago--just from that pure white / snow! / Marjolein Bastin / Designed by Marjolein Bastin / Sculpted by Joyce Lyle / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2001
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
(C) Marjolein Bastin / Mfd. for 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K. C., MO 64141 / Made in Indonesia QX4442
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