Hallmark "Safe and Snug Series" Christmas Ornament, 2001

THF352711 / Hallmark "Safe and Snug 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 Julie Forsyth of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.3552

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2001 / (C) 2001 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. 1 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Safe and Snug / DECORATION DES FETES / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: First in the Safe and Snug Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / As long as there are little ones to protect / and nature, there will be those among us / with caring hearts to love and guide them. / There will be an abundance of hugs and / giggles and kindness and coaching-- / because being entrusted with a little one / encourages us to always be at our best. / This new series of Keepsake Ornaments / was inspired by the knowledge that one / of the greatest pleasures of life--one of / the richest rewards of "growing up"--is to / be found in the sunshine smile of someone / precious and small. / In future years, this series will bring you / a variety of charming animals in endearing / situations. / Sculpted by / Julie Forsyth / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Porcelain - 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 Sri Lanka QX8342
Hallmark "Safe and Snug Series" Christmas Ornament, 2001