Hallmark "Jingle Belle" 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 Sue Tague of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5030

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic
Bead (Pierced object)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 2002 / (C) 2002 / Hmk. Cds. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / JINGLE BELLE / MINIATURE / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: Jingle Belle / A sparkling little / Jingle Belle / has one big wish-- / "Joyous Noel!" / Sue Tague / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted and Beads - 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 QXM4483