Hallmark "Cool Decade 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 Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.3554

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 2001 on bottom of ornament: (C) 2001 / Hallmark 2 / Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Cool Decade / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Second in the Cool Decade Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / "2001 is lots of fun," / you'll hear this penguin say... / "Especially since I get to slide / on ice and snow all day!" / 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 Sri Lanka QX6992