Hallmark "Friendship: Friendly Elves" Christmas Ornaments, 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 Julie Forsyth of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3590

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of both ornaments: 2001 / (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of both individual packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Friendship / Friendship Elves / ONE OF TWO ORNAMENTS on back of both individual packaging: Found this chatty little elf / (and also kept one for myself)! / Each time you see it on your tree, / I hope you'll smile and think of me! / Sculpted by Julie Forsyth / 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 both individual packaging: Hallmark on bottom of both individual packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8805 on front of main packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Friendship / Friendly Elves / DECORATION DES FETES / SET OF TWO ORNAMENTS ENSEMBLE DE 2 DECORATIONS on back of main packaging: Friendship is a gift to be shared--and celebrated-- / with this unique set of ornaments! Inside you'll find / one design to give a to a friend, another to keep for / yourself. Each ornament comes in its own box with / this special holiday greeting: / Found this chatty little elf / (and also kept one for myself)! / Each time you see it on your tree, / I hope you'll smile and think of me! / Sculpted by / Julie Forsyth / 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 main packaging: Hallmark on bottom of main packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8805