Hallmark "Christmas Tree Dreams" 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 Tracy Larsen of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3815
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
2003 / (C) 2003 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / SANKYO
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / WINDUP / MOTION / AND MUSIC! / Christmas 2003 / CHRISTMAS TREE DREAMS / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
CHRISTMAS TREE DREAMS / The seasons turn, / and childhood's days / turn into yesteryears... / The best-loved toys / are packed away / and kept as souvenirs... / But once a year, / on Christmas Eve, / the magic reappears. / Christmas tree dreams come to life when you / wind up this unique Keepsake Ornament! With / the turn of the key on the bottom, the train / chugs its way around the base of the tree and / the ornament plays Nutcracker Suite: March. / Also, if you look closely, you'll see the image / of a marching tin soldier reflected on the faceted / base behind the train! / Tracy Larsen / Hallmark Keepsake 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. / Handcrafted - 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 QLX7477
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