Hallmark "Welcome Friends Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1998

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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

1998

Creator Notes

Designed by Sharon Pike of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.4938

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: '98 on bottom of ornament: (C) 1998 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. / 2 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Welcome Friends / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Second in the Welcome Friends Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / This cardinal pair is ready / For winter's cold and snow-- / They'll spend a cozy Christmas / In their little bungalow! / Sculpted by Sharon Pike / Miniature / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1998 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXM4153
Hallmark "Welcome Friends Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1998