Hallmark "Cool Decade Series" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Tammy Haddix of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6426
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
2008
on bottom of ornament:
(C) HMK. / 9
on front of packaging:
Series / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Cool Decade / christmas ornament decoration de noel
on back of packaging:
Cool Decade / Whoo's this staying up so late / to welcome in 2008? / This snowy owl with sleepy eyes. / "Is midnight almost here?" he sighs. / Tammy Haddix / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Ninth in the Series. Look for 9 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 Thailand QX7061
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