Hallmark "Spin-A-Majigs Collection: Snowball Fight!" Christmas Ornament, 2008

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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

2008

Creator Notes

Designed by Katrina Bricker and sculpted by Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6490

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 2008 (C) 2008 HMK. LIC. QP1114 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Snowball Fight! / Spin-A-Majigs / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Snowball Fight / Spin-A-Majigs / There's nothing like a snowball fight! / So scoop some snow up, pack it tight, / take aim and throw it, duck and run-- / can't miss with this cool kind of fun! / (And don't forget to watch your back-- / you're open to a sneak attack!) / Take me for a spin! As part of the Spin-A-Majigs collection, / this ornament includes a cool feature--turn the handle on / the front to see the scene come to life. Even the back of the / ornament is fun to watch--the wheels and cogs whirl as you / turn the handle! / Katrina Bricker / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Ken Crow / 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 - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QP1114