Hallmark "Keeping It 'Reel'" Christmas Ornament, 2006

THF356076 / Hallmark "Keeping It 'Reel'" 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

2019.65.5399

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Textile materials
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2006 / (C) 2006 HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Keeping It "Reel" / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Keeping It "Reel" / Fishing takes knowledge, some luck and technique, / plus patience and practice to master the "feel," a fondness for rivers, a lake, or a creek. / It's the best hobby ever for keeping life "reel." / 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. / HANDCRAFTED, METAL AND FABRIC - 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 QXG2636
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