Hallmark "Kim Anderson: The Kiss" 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

Original artwork by Kim Anderson. Ornament designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4484

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, back: 2005 / [TM] / HMK. CDS. / (C) Kim Anderson 2005 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / KIM ANDERSON / endless dreams / Kim Anderson / THE KISS / decoration des fetes packaging, back: Kim Anderson / THE KISS / Of all the sweet things / in the world, / nothing is sweeter / than love. / 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) Kim Anderson [TM] 2005 NBM Bahner Studios AG, Switzerland / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG4412
Hallmark "Kim Anderson: The Kiss" Christmas Ornament, 2005