Hallmark "Noelville Series: Sweet Shop" Christmas Ornament, 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 Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5359

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

bottom of ornament: 2006 / (C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / 1 on front of packaging: SERIES EDITION / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Attaches to Light / Sweet Shop / Noelville / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: First in the Series. Look for 1 on this ornament. / Sweet Shop / Noelville / Welcome to Noelville, the tastiest town there is. / Every window glows bright as folks prepare for the / holidays. First stop, the sweet shop! Treats of all / kinds literally line the walls--gumdrops, lollipops, / candy canes, and caramels--it's a sugarplum dream / come true. Come in and try a few! / Each building in this series will be a sweet and cheerful / addition to the gingerbread town of Noelville. / Special Lighting Effect. Insert a bulb of a / standard U.L.-listed miniature light string into / the ornament through the rubber grommet. / Instructions printed inside box. / Linda Sickman / 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 - DATED 2006 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2456