Hallmark "Safe and Snug Series" Christmas Ornament, 2003

THF354482 / Hallmark "Safe and Snug 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 Julie Forsyth of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3455

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on lower back of ornament: 2003 / (C) HMK. CDS. / 3 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / SAFE AND SNUG / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: SAFE AND SNUG / Overnight, the forest / turned a brilliant, fluffy white. / Time to bundle up / and share a hug that's warm and tight. / Julie Forsyth / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Third and Final 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. / 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 China QX8217