Hallmark "Snow Buddies Series" 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 Tammy Haddix of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3535

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 4 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Snow Buddies / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Fourth in the Snow Buddies Series. / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament. / A crisp, red apple--just the gift / to make a raccoon smile, / And he'll gladly share a piece of it, / if his friend will stay awhile. / Sculpted by / Tammy Haddix / 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 China QX6972