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

Creator Notes

Designed by Tammy Haddix of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

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
Hallmark "Arctic Artist" Collector's Club Christmas Ornament, 1999