Hallmark "New Home" 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

2019.65.6258

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: New Home / 2007 ornament, underside: [TM] / (C) 2007 HMK. LIC. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / New Home / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: New Home / Wrapped up in a happy / and sparkling with light, / your new home is cozy / and holiday-bright. / You're holding the key / to the friendliest door / and the happiest feelings / that life holds in store. / 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. / handcrafted 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 QXG6389