Hallmark "Snowy Mountain Lodge" 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 Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6200

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2007 / [TM] / (C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / QXG7567 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Magic / Light, Sound / and Motion / Snowy Mountain Lodge / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Snowy Mountain Lodge / Come in where it's cozy, / where cheeks are all rosy / from hours of wintertime fun... / Sit down by the fire, / relax, and admire / the skiers enjoying their run... / Then watch as it snows / and the friendly lodge glows-- / This mountain's a magical one! / Press the button on the right side of the ornament to see / the skiers descend the slope, the skaters move around the / pond, the fireplace in the lodge flicker and the pond glow / icy blue. The ornament plays "Let It Snow". / Ken Crow / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries not included. Instructions printed inside box. / handcrafted - dated 2007 packaging, underside: (C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG7567