Hallmark "Gifts of the Season" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Sue Tague of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5040
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of Christmas ball ornaments:
HMK.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / GIFTS OF THE SEASON / MINIATURE / set of 6 ornaments ensemble de 6 decorations
on back of packaging:
GIFTS OF THE SEASON / This richly designed set of ornaments reflects the / wonder, joy, and true meaning of Christmas. Each / colorful ball ornament opens to reveal a tiny symbol / related to its resign: / Faith Cross / Hope Star / Charity Anchor / Friendship Hand / Love Heart / Peace Dove / You can display the ornaments on a miniature tree / or wreath--or with the porcelain Christmas Angel, / available this year at your Hallmark retailer. / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Sue Tague / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concues a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne conviennent pas aux jeunes enfants. / Glass - 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 QXM4576
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