Hallmark "Snowman's Land: Snow What Fun!" 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 China.

Object ID

2019.65.3632

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Felt (Textile)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Snow / What / Fun! on back of ornament: 2003 / (C) 2003 Hmk. Lic. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Snowman's / Land / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: Snowman's / Land / Welcome to Snowman's Land, / where every day is a snow day! / Each snowy friend in this / whimsical collection features a / fun phrase like "Snow What Fun!" / and "Snow News is Good News!" / Nothing warms up the holidays / like a happy snowman, and that's / "Snow Kidding!" / Tammy L. Haddix / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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: Snow What Fun! / (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QP1127