Hallmark "To My Gouda Friend" Christmas Ornament, 2005

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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

2005

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by Michael Dirham of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.4476

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, front: To: My Gouda Friend / 2005 Limburger Lane / Cheddarville, U.S.A. ornament, underside: [TM] / (C) 2005 / Hallmark / Licensing, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / TO MY GOUDA FRIEND / decoration des fetes packaging, back: TO MY GOUDA FRIEND / A special delivery / for somebody who / is a friend extraordinaire... / With loving wishes / for a cheesy Christmas / and a very happy Gruyere! / Sentiment on the ornament: / To: My Gouda Friend / 2005 Limburger Lane / Cheddarville, U.S.A. / Mike Dirham / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005 packaging, underside: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG4662
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