Hallmark "Snowball and Tuxedo Series: Cold Day, Warm Friends!" Christmas Ornament, 2008

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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

2008

Creator Notes

Designed by Joanne Eschrich of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.6430

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Plush
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2008 / (C) 2008 Hallmark / Licensing, Inc. / 8 on front of packaging: Series / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Cold Day, Warm Friends! / Snowball and Tuxedo / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Cold Day, Warm Friends! / Snowball and Tuxedo / There's nothing like a wintry day / to bring good friends together. / While Snowball pours, Tuxedo sips / and chats about the weather. / Joanne Eschrich / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Eighth in the Series. Look for 8 on this ornament. / 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 2008 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX7191