Hallmark "Harry Potter: Quidditch Match" Christmas Ornament, 2005

01

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

2005

Creator Notes

Designed by Lane Feuer of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1781

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Harry Potter / Christmas 2005 / Quidditch MATCH / Harry Potter / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: Quidditch MATCH / Harry Potter / Harry plays Seeker for the Gryffindor team at / Hogwarts. The most dangerous position in / Quidditch, the Seeker must avoid being knocked / off his broomstick and catch the Golden Snitch / at just the right moment to win the game. / Racing high above the stands, Harry Potter / hurtles after the Golden Snitch while Bludgers / attack him from both sides. Just one extra spurt of / speed and Gryffindor will be victorious! / Lane Feuer / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005 on bottom of packaging: WB / TM & (C) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter / Publishing Rights (C) JKR, www.harrypotter.com / (s05) / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI8915