Hallmark "Time to Skate" 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 Terri Steiger of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6192

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Textile materials
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, back: 2007 / (C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Time to Skate / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Time to Skate / The pond has frozen over, / the sharpened blades are waiting, / So grab a cozy hat and scarf, / and have a great time skating. / Terri Steiger / 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, fabric, and metal - dated 2007 packaging, right side: (C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / QXG7117