Hallmark "A Sweet Noel" 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 Sue Tague of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6535

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
String (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2008 / (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / QXG7204 on front of packaging: Magic / Light, Sound / and Motion / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / A Sweet Noel / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: A Sweet Noel / Dream a little dream of sweets / upon the Christmas tree, / with icing-layered branches / decked with extra TLC. / Imagine favorite tempting treats, / the widest of selections-- / from gingerbread to tons of tasty / cookies and confections! / Pull the string below the ornament to hear one of three / charming Christmas songs and see the characters twirl / around the tree while it glows. Plays "O Christmas Tree," / "Toyland," and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." / Sue Tague / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. Instructions printed inside box. / 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 China QXG7204
Hallmark "A Sweet Noel" Christmas Ornament, 2008