Hallmark "Artists' Favorites: Have a Cookie" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1994

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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

1994

Creator Notes

Designed by Donna Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.4801

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 94 on right side of ornament: (C)1994 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. on bottom of ornament: Donna Lee on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Have a Cookie / Sculpted by Donna Lee / ARTISTS' FAVORITES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / "Have a Cookie" is included in a group of / ornaments called "Artists' Favorites." These / designs reflect personal interests and memories / of the artists who create them. Look for Donna's / signature on this ornament. / This ornament reflects a warm memory for / artist Donna Lee. "Last year I made gingerbread / cookies for my family's Christmas party," she / says. "I turned the cookies into little sculptures / with noses, eyes and chubby cheeks, and each / one wore a frosting bow tie of ribbon." / Mfd. for and (C) 1994 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXM516-6 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Artists' Favorites: Have a Cookie" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1994