Hallmark "Joyful Jumping Jacks" Christmas Ornaments, 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 Mary Lou Faltico and Patty Krizan of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.4487

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Textile materials
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, back: [TM] / (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / JOYFUL JUMPING JACKS / set of 3 ornaments / ensemble de 3 decorations packaging, back: JOYFUL JUMPING JACKS / A Santa, a snowman, and gingerbread boy, / wait high on a tall Christmas tree. / Just tug on their strings, and their hearts will be filled / with the happiest holiday glee. / how fun and delightful their clickety-clacking / and Christmastime dancing will be! / Designed by / Mary Lou Faltico / Hallmark Artist / Based on artwork by Hallmark artist Patty Krizan / 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 Sri Lanka QXG4462