Hallmark "Noel Nutcrackers Series: Candy Claus" 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

2019.65.6444

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2008 / (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / 1 on front of packaging: Series / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Candy Claus / Noel Nutcrackers / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Candy Claus / Noel Nutcrackers / Nutcracker Santa / is candy cane sweet / To add to the salty / of each nutty treat-- / It's that time of year / for some serious snackin'-- / So Santa Claus knows / that he'd better get crackin'! / This new series will feature a festive nutcracker / every year. Each nutcracker will be decorated / in a charming holiday theme. / Sue Tague / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / First in the Series. Look for 1 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 China QX7211
Hallmark "Noel Nutcrackers Series: Candy Claus" Christmas Ornament, 2008