Hallmark "Winter Wonderland Series: A Gathering of Friends" 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 LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6214

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2007 / [TM] / (C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / 6 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Series / A Gathering of Friends / Winter Wonderland / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: A Gathering of Friends / Winter Wonderland / In winter, when Nature / slows down from her rush, / she gathers her friends / in the magical hush / of wonders as deep / as a fresh-fallen snow / and all the bright beauty / the season can show. / A different wintry scene has appeared each / year in this festive series of snow globes. / LaDene Votruba / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Sixth and Final in the Series. Look for 6 on this ornament. / CAUTION: Globe is made of glass and is breakable. / ATTENTION: Cette boule d'eau en verre est tres fragile. / 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. / glass and handcrafted - dated 2007 packaging, underside: (C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX7269
Hallmark "Winter Wonderland Series: A Gathering of Friends" Christmas Ornament, 2007