Hallmark "Snowball and Tuxedo Series: A Little Nap" 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 Joanne Eschrich of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.3553

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Plush
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: JRE on bottom of ornament: 2001 / (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 1 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / A Little Nap / Snowball and Tuxedo / DECORATION DES FETES / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: First in the Snowball and Tuxedo Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / For sliding down the bunny slope / or toddling through the snow-- / Polar babies need some rest / so they can go-go-go! / As this new series continues, Snowball / the polar bear cub and Tuxedo the / penguin will discover the fun of living / in a polar playground. Their friendship / grows along with your collection. / Sculpted by / Joanne Eschrich / 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 Sri Lanka QX8072