Hallmark "Snuggly Skater" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1988

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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

1988

Creator Notes

Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3979

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: (C) 1988 Hmk. Cds. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / MINIATURE ORNAMENT / Snuggly Skater on back of packaging: Keepsake Miniature Ornaments / bring you a new way to celebrate / Christmas. This handcrafted / "Snuggly Skater," sculpted with care / by a Hallmark artist, will become / part of your holiday tradition. / (C) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China QXM571-4 on top of packaging: Hallmark