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

Creator Notes

Designed by Kelly LaPalme of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

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
Hallmark "Celebrate, Decorate, Enjoy!" Christmas Ornament, 2003