Hallmark "A Puppy for Christmas!" Christmas Ornament, 2006

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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

2006

Creator Notes

Designed by Nine Aube of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5338

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Textile materials
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

bottom of ornament: 2006 / (C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / A Puppy for Christmas! / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: A Puppy for Christmas! / Woof, woof! Who was that nice old guy / that didn't use the door? / He said "good dog" and shared his treats / and let me beg for more! / I watched him put a lot of stuff / beneath the tree, and then / he scratched my ear and disappeared-- / I hope he comes again! / Nina Aube / 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 AND RIBBON - DATED 2006 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG2806
Hallmark "A Puppy for Christmas!" Christmas Ornament, 2006