Hallmark "Jugglin' Snowman" 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 Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6511

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
String (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2008 / (C) HMK. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Jugglin' Snowman / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Jugglin' Snowman / Though the temperature's droppin', / This snowman is hoppin'-- / A frost or a freeze / Doesn't faze him at all... / He's movin' his feet / To a jingle bell beat / While he's jugglin' and jammin' / And havin' a ball! / Pull cord to see snowman "juggle" balls. / 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 QHF3041