Hallmark "Snowball and Tuxedo Series: Snowshoe Taxi" 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 Joanne Eschrich of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3443

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Plush
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

inside right snowshoe edge: (C) HMK, LlC. 2003 3 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / SNOWSHOE TAXI / Snowball and Tuxedo / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: SNOWSHOE TAXI / Snowball and Tuxedo / Snowball's going shopping early / to avoid the Christmas rush-- / He takes his friend Tuxedo, / who has fun yelling, "Mush!" / Joanne Eschrich / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Third in the Series. / Look for 3 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. / 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 QX8227
Hallmark "Snowball and Tuxedo Series: Snowshoe Taxi" Christmas Ornament, 2003