Hallmark "The Merry Bakers: Holiday Confections" Christmas Ornaments, 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 Tammy Haddix and Sue Tague of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5336

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

bottom of each ornament: 2006 / (C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. front of packaging: Hallmark / Keepsake / Holiday Confections / The Merry Bakers / 4 CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS 4 DECORATIONS DES FETES back of packaging: Holiday Confections / The Merry Bakers / The Merry Bakers make the season extra special with their special / recipe for Christmas cheer! The Bakers love to mix their special / talents with a pinch of love and a dash of generosity, watching joy / rise in the hearts of all who receive their kindness. Each has a / specialty that helps make your baking--and your holiday--come / out exactly right. / These festive confections are the perfect ingredients for a complete Merry / Bakers collection. Or sprinkler them around your tree or kitchen to spice / up your holiday decorating! / Tammy Haddix Sue Tague / Hallmark Keepsake Artist 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 METAL - DATED 2006 bottom of packaging: (C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QP1776
Hallmark "The Merry Bakers: Holiday Confections" Christmas Ornaments, 2006