Hallmark "Arctic Artist" Collector's Club Christmas Ornament, 1999
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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
1999
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
2019.65.3953
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
1999 / K. O C.C. / (C) 1999 / Hmk. Cds.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / Keepsake / Ornament / COLLECTOR'S / CLUB / Arctic Artist / 1999 MEMBERSHIP ORNAMENT
on back of packaging:
Attention to detail is very important, / as this "Arctic Artist" knows. He carefully / adds the finishing touches to the uniform / of one of the finest soldiers in the holiday / regiment. / Be sure to notice the detail on the / artist's own cap. Distinctively trimmed / "Santa hats" indentify[sic] each character / in the 1999 collection of designs created / exclusively for members of the national / Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collector's / Club. / Sculpted by / Tammy Haddix / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1999 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXC4527
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