Hallmark "S'mittens" Christmas Ornaments, 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 Kristina Kline of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3625

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cloth
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

tag on lower back of both ornaments: 2003 / (C) 2003 Hallmark / Licensing, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / S'MITTENS / set of 2 decorations ensemble de 2 decorations on back of packaging: S'MITTENS / On wintry nights when the moon is right / and the temp's a minus Fahrenheit, / the snowfolk all come out to play, / to dance and sing the night away! / These two, with their magnetic charm, / come to the party arm in arm. / And if you ask, they will admit / they've found their polar opposite! / Kristina Kline / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / This ornament features magnets that let / this cute snow couple hold hands. / 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. / Handcrafted 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 QXG8857
Hallmark "S'mittens" Christmas Ornaments, 2003