Hallmark "Sugar Plum Fairy" 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 Edythe Kegrize and sculpted by Julie Forsyth of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6552

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Nutcracker Suite on bottom of ornament: Nutcracker Suite / Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy / 2008 / (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / QXG7144 on front of packaging: Magic / Sound and Motion / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Sugar Plum Fairy / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Sugar Plum Fairy / To be like a sweet ballerina, / with her pirouettes, curtsies and twirls, / as lovely and light as a moonbeam, / is the dream of all little girls. / As she watches the Sugar Plum Fairy / dancing with such perfect grace, / the magic and music and wonder / bring a smile to her sweet little face. / Pull the cord below the ornament ot hear one of three / different parts of the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies / by Tchaikovsky. While the music plays, the ballerina / gracefully spins. / Edythe Kegrize / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Julie Forsyth / 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 QXG7144