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Hallmark "Clever Cookie" Christmas Ornament, 1993

THF350698 / Hallmark "Clever Cookie" Christmas Ornament, 1993
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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

1993

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3785

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Tin (Metal)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1993 on back of ornament: (C) 1993 / Hallmark / Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Clever Cookie on back of packaging: Handcrafted and Tin / Dated 1993 / This gingerbread girl's wriggled out of her mold / because there's so much she must do-- / Like spread Christmas tidings wherever she goes / and bring cookie wishes to you! on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX566-2
Hallmark "Clever Cookie" Christmas Ornament, 1993