Hallmark "Tucked in Tenderly" 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 Tammy Haddix of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.5485

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: When it comes / to being / good with kids, / you've got / that special touch. ornament, back: 2002 / [TM] / (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / TUCKED IN TENDERLY / by someone special / decoration des fetes packaging, back: TUCKED IN TENDERLY / Some people seem to know / the perfect things to say and do / to make young children happy / (and their parents happy, too)! / This ornament honors the people / who care for children at those times / when parents cannot. / Sentiment on ornament: / When it comes / to being / good with kids, / you've got that special touch. / Tammy Haddix / 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. / Handcrafted and Paper - Dated 2002 packaging, underside: Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX2886
Hallmark "Tucked in Tenderly" Christmas Ornament, 2002