Hallmark "Ice Block Buddies 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

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

Object ID

2019.65.5023

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 2002 on bottom of ornament: (C) 2002 Hmk. Cds. / 3 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / Ice Block Buddies / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: Ice Block Buddies / Although this bear is cool as ice, / his heart is warm and sweet. / For him, the joy of "bearing" gifts / will be his Christmas treat. / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Third in the Series. / Look for 3 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 Sri Lanka QXM4356
Hallmark "Ice Block Buddies Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2002