Hallmark "The Christmas Cone" 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 Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3502

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Tin (Metal)
String (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: LS / 2001 / (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Christmas Cone / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Keepsake Ornament Artist Linda Sickman / drew on her memories of Christamses past / to create the Christmas Cone. In a beautiful / tradition, cones that decorated the tree / before Christmas were filled with tiny, / personal gifts from each member of the / family just before Christmas morning. / Make a tradition of your own with this / very special place to hide a precious present. / Sculpted by / Linda Sickman / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Pressed Tin - 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 China QX8875