Hallmark "Beginning Ballet" 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 Nina Aube of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3500

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2001 / (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Beginning Ballet / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: It takes a lot of practice, / as every dancer knows, / To run and leap and pirouette-- / it keeps you on your toes! / Sculpted by / Nina Aube / 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: Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX2875
Hallmark "Beginning Ballet" Christmas Ornament, 2001