Hallmark "Winter Wonderland Series: Bringing Home the Tree" Christmas Ornament, 2002

THF189033 / Hallmark "Winter Wonderland Series: Bringing Home the Tree" Christmas Ornament, 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 Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5267

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2002 / [TM] / (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 1 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / BRINGING HOME / THE TREE / Winter Wonderland / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Decoration des fetes packaging, back: BRINGING HOME / THE TREE / Winter Wonderland / The tickle of snowflakes on your face ... / the cozy warmth of mittens and scarves ... / the fragrance of cedars and pines -- all are / joyful reminders of bringing home "the / perfect tree." / Now just as that cherished tradition / signals the start of the holiday season, it / also marks the beginning of a series of festive snow globe ornaments. A different / winter scene will appear each year inside / an enchanted world where the snow / swirls gently and memories remain ever / new, ever inspiring. / Duane Unruh / 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. / Handcrafted and Glass - Dated 2002 packaging, underside: Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China QX8186