Hallmark "A Toast to Wine" Christmas Ornaments, 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 Tom Best of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6308

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of wine bottle ornament: (C) HMK on bottom of glass ornament: (C) HMK on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / A Toast to Wine / 2 CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS 2 DECORATIONS DES FETES on back of packaging: A Toast to Wine / Let's drink a toast to rich red wines-- / To cabernet and zinfandel / And softer, smoother merlot blends! / They complement our food so well! / Let's drink a toast to crisp white wines-- / To pinot gris and chardonnay / And Riesling served with spicy food! / Which wine? That's up to you to say. / Look for glasses of both red and white wine whevever / Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments are sold. / 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 QXG2296
Hallmark "A Toast to Wine" Christmas Ornaments, 2006