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

Creator Notes

Designed by Marjolein Bastin and sculpted by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Indonesia.

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