Hallmark "Dreaming Big" Christmas Ornament, 2005

THF355481 / Hallmark "Dreaming Big" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Lane Feuer of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4479

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: [TM] / (C) 2005 Hallmark / Licensing, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / DREAMING BIG / decoration des fetes packaging, back: DREAMING BIG / We try on the hat, / we step in the boots, / we hold our heads high, / and we raise our salutes / to those who save lives / and who help us to see / every good thing / that a hero should be. / Lane Feuer / 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 QXG4325
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