Hallmark "King of the Grill" Christmas Ornament, 2007

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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

2007

Creator Notes

Designed by Terri Steiger of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6193

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Textile materials
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, back: 2007 / (C) HMK. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / King of the Grill / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: King of the Grill / Get your mitt and apron on, / it's time for cooking out, / and you're the one in charge-- / you know what grilling's all about. / Some like it rare, and some well-done, / but everyone agrees-- / barbecue and you make up / a winning recipe! / Terri Steiger / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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. / fabric and metal - dated 2007 packaging, underside: (C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / QXG2129