Hallmark "Paintbox Pixies Series: Dream" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 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

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5027

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cloth
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of pixie ornament: HMK. on bottom of "DREAM" ornament: 2002 / (C) 2002 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. / 1 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / DREAM / Paintbox Pixies / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / set of 2 ornaments ensemble de 2 decorations on back of packaging: DREAM / Paintbox Pixies / With a splash of color and a dash of / imagination, Paintbox Pixies have come / to brighten up the holidays. Each year a / different pixie will arrive with another / word that reflects the magic of the season. / This year's pixie reminds you to "DREAM." / This new series was inspired by the / charming characters of Hallmark artist / Eric Disney. / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Linda Sickman / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / First in the Series. / Look for 1 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concues a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne conviennent pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted and Fabric - 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 China QXM4543