Hallmark "Mother and Daughter" 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 Ruth Donikowski of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5480

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Textile materials
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, front: Mother ornament, back: Mothers / and daughters / share / so much... ornament, front: Daughter ornament, back: Mothers / and daughters / share / so much... ornament, back: [TM] / (C) 2002 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Mother and Daughter Ornaments / Give One / Keep One / SET OF 2 ORNAMENTS - ENSEMBLE DE 2 DECORATIONS packaging, back: FABRIC AND BEADS - DATED 2002 / MOTHER AND DAUGHTER / ORNAMENTS / "Mothers and daughters share so much ..." / That's the simple truth / you'll find printed on the back of these beautiful fabric hearts. / Give one as a gift, / and keep the other for yourself / to honor your own unique mother/daughter bond. / Christmas after Christmas, / you will have a special way / to celebrate one of the most important / relationships in your life. / RUTH DONIKOWSKI / HALLMARK ARTIST / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Each ornament individually boxed. / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. packaging, underside: QX2926 / Mfd. for and / (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / www.hallmark.com
Hallmark "Mother and Daughter" Christmas Ornaments, 2002