Hallmark "Jingle Bells" 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 the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.3650

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Dashing thro' the snow / In a one-horse open sleigh! on back of ornament: 2003 / (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. on top of ornament: HALLMARK / HALLMARK on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / JINGLE BELLS / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: JINGLE BELLS / In the 1850s, an American songwriter named James / Pierpont wrote a catchy song about sleighing. He took / its title from the last line of his chorus, calling it "The / One-Horse Open Sleigh." Over time, the first line of the / chorus proved more memorable than the last, and "Jingle / Bells" found its place among America's greatest hits. / This Keepsake Ornament recalls the "Jingle Bells" story / of a young man dashing through the snow, seated beside / Miss Fannie Bright, blissfully unaware of the drifted / bank that was waiting for them just a little farther along / in the song! / 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. / (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in U.S.A. QXG8777 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003