Hallmark "Sweet Tooth Treats Series" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Nina Aube of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3442

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of Santa ornament: Cookies on back of Santa ornament: 2003 on bottom of Santa ornament: (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / 2 on back of miniature ornaments: (C) HMK, LlC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / SWEET TOOTH TREATS / set of 4 ornaments / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / set of 4 ornaments ensemble de 4 decorations on back of packaging: SWEET TOOTH TREATS / Santa loves fresh cookies, / so colorful and sweet. / But how many will he save-- / and how many will he eat? / A different cookie jar appears each year / in this series accompanied by its own set / of Keepsake Miniature Ornaments. / Nina Aube / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Second in the Series. / Look for 2 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concues a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne conviennent pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Porcelain - 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 Thailand QX8199