Hallmark "Christmas in the Kitchen" 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 Chris Webb of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5479

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Textile materials
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: Happiness / Served / Here ornament, back: [TM] / (C) 2002 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / CHRISTMAS IN THE KITCHEN / decoration des fetes packaging, back: CHRISTMAS IN THE KITCHEN / Whether you fry it, blend it, or stir it, / spice it, dice it, whisk it, or whirr it, / glaze it, braise it, poach it, or roast it, / stuff it, puff it, crock it, or toast it, / boil it, broil it, grill it, or bake it -- / Make Christmas as merry as you can make it! / Sentiment on ornament: / Happiness Served Here / Chris Webb / 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. / Metal and Fabric - Dated 2002 packaging, underside: Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8956
Hallmark "Christmas in the Kitchen" Christmas Ornament, 2002