Hallmark "The Snowmen of Winter Garden Collection: Garden Bells" Christmas Ornament, 2007

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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

2007

Creator Notes

Designed by Sue Tague and sculpted by Katrina Bricker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6226

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Textile materials
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2007 / [TM] / (C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Garden Bench Buddies / The Snowmen of Winter Garden / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Garden Bells / The Snowmen of Winter Garden / The signs of the season are everywhere--even in / the garden. Who knew a few tools and pots and / buckets could end up looking so merry! / What to do / when you've got lots / And lots of empty / garden pots! / This snowman's found / one clever way / Of ringing in / the holiday! / Katrina Bricker / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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 2007 packaging, underside: (C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QP1619