Hallmark "Home Improvement Pro" 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 Don Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5398

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2006 / (C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Home Improvement Pro / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Home Improvement Pro / Whether building brand-new furniture / or putting up a shelf, / It doesn't matter what the job, / you do it all yourself. / You've done so many projects, / and there's nothing you don't know. / All that's left to do is host / a home improvement show. / Don Palmiter / 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 2006 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG2303
Hallmark "Home Improvement Pro" Christmas Ornament, 2006