Hallmark "Jack-in-the-Box Memories Series: Pop! Goes the Snowman" Christmas Ornament, 2003
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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
2003
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Sharon Visker of 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
2019.65.3439
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on top of ornament:
2003
on bottom of ornament:
2003 / (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / 1
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MUSIC AND / MOVEMENT / Christmas 2003 / POP! GOES THE SNOWMAN / Jack-in-the-Box Memories / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
POP! GOES THE SNOWMAN / Jack-in-the-Box Memories / Victorian Era jack-in-the-boxes, which / entertained children inthe[sic] late 1800s, had / faces that resembled puppets from / popular Punch-and-Judy shows of the / day. Earlier jack-in-the-boxes are also / thought to have been similarly inspired--in / fact, some of the 16th-century playthings / were called "Punch boxes." / This series of Keepsake Ornaments will / feature characters we know and love today. / A different one will pop out of the box / each year. This jolly snowman is delighted / to be the first. / Sharon Visker / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / First in the Series. / Look for 1 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. / Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Pressed Tin and Handcrafted - Dated 2003
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8457
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