Hallmark "Threadbear" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ruth Donikowski for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5409
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Textile materials
Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament:
Threadbear 2002
ornament, underside:
[TM] (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc.
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / THREADBEAR / decoration des fetes
packaging, back:
THREADBEAR / Theadbear thinks this season / is the merriest time of year, / so he embroiders every day / with joy and love and cheer! /
Ruth Donikowski / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / Fabric, Wood, and Metal - Dated 2002
packaging, underside:
Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2916
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