Hallmark "Celebrate, Decorate, Enjoy!" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Kelly LaPalme of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3653
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
around ornament, starting on back, right:
hug / decorate / shine / celebrate / dance / enjoy / play / glow / surprise
on back, lower right of ornament:
(C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc.
around top of ornament:
HALLMARK / HALLMARK
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / CELEBRATE, DECORATE, ENJOY! / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
CELEBRATE, DECORATE, ENJOY! / Merry and bright / from morning till night-- / with fun preparations / and great expectations! / What else could Christmas be? / Kelly LaPalme / Hallmark Artist / 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. / Glass Ball - Dated 2003 / (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in U.S.A. QXG8779
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003
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