Hallmark "Sweet Tooth Treats Series" Christmas Ornaments, 2002

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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

2002

Creator Notes

Designed by Nina Aube of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.5551

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: [TM] / (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 1 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / SWEET TOOTH TREATS / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / set of 4 ornaments / ensemble de 4 decorations packaging, back: SWEET TOOTH TREATS / Fresh-baked cookies, warm from the oven, / destined for a favorite cookie jar. Who could / resist a nibble or two? Not the winsome bear / that posed for the cookie jar ornament, the / first design in this charming new series. / Don't worry, though -- the artist also provided / three cookie-shaped Keepsake Miniature / Ornaments to complete the set, and they're / still whole. You can display these delightful / miniature ornament confections alongside the / cookie jar, then lift off the lid, and store them / safely inside at the end of the season. / A different cookie jar will appear each year, / accompanied by its own special miniature / cookie ornaments. What a delicious idea. / Nina Aube / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / FIRST IN THE SERIES. / Look for 1 on this ornament / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / Porcelain - Dated 2002 packaging, underside: Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX8193
Hallmark "Sweet Tooth Treats Series" Christmas Ornaments, 2002