Hallmark "Snow Buddies 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 Tammy Haddix of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3450

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: (C) 2003 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 6 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / SNOW BUDDIES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: SNOW BUDDIES / What these buddies talk about / really doesn't matter, / They're just glad to share some treats / and have some happy chatter. / Tammy Haddix / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Sixth in the Series. / Look for 6 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 Thailand QX8097
Hallmark "Snow Buddies Series" Christmas Ornament, 2003