Hallmark "Jolly Santa Bells" 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 Nina Aube of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4152

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

inside back of each ornament: 2001 / (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Jolly Santa Bells / DECORATIONS DES FETES / SET OF 3 ORNAMENTS ENSEMBLE DE 3 DECORATIONS on back of packaging: Merrily they ring the tree, / these jolly little Santas three-- / each one a tiny, sculpted bell / to wish you cheer this bright Noel! / Sculpted by / Nina Aube / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Porcelain - Dated 2001 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8915
Hallmark "Jolly Santa Bells" Christmas Ornaments, 2001