Hallmark "Merry Kitchen Magic" Christmas Ornament, 2006

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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

2006

Creator Notes

Designed by Edythe Kegrize of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5396

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Textile materials
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: 2006 / (C) 2006 HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Merry Kitchen Magic / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Merry Kitchen Magic / A kitchen magician / whose joy is cuisine / adds love and sweet treats / to the holiday scene. / Edythe Kegrize / 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 2006 on side of packaging: (C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG2623
Hallmark "Merry Kitchen Magic" Christmas Ornament, 2006