Hallmark "Special Friend" 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 Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3617

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wire
Cloth
Ribbon (Material)
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of tag on ornament: Special Friend on back of tag on ornament: 2003 / (C) HMK, LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / SPECIAL FRIEND / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: SPECIAL FRIEND / Once upon a Christmastime, / there was a little chair / that held the gift / that had a tag / that stood for what / two friends can share. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / 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. / Wire and Fabric - 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 QXG8927