Hallmark "Snow Cozy Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2002

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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

2002

Creator Notes

Inspired by artwork by Hallmark Artist Kelly LaPalme. Ornament designed by Kristina Kline of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.5026

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Plush
Cardboard

Color

Black (Color)
Red
White (Color)

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2002 / (C) HMK. CDS. / 1 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / SNOW COZY / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: SNOW COZY / A little bitty snowman in a huge / red hat leads a series of snow-people / in wintry wardrobes, inspired by / the whimiscal styling of Hallmark / artist Kelly LaPalme. / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Kristine Kline / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / First in the Series. / Look for 1 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2002 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXM4546