Hallmark "North Pole Band Teddy" 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 Katrina Bricker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6340

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Textile materials
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2006 / (C) 2006 Hallmark / Licensing, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / North Pole Band Teddy / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: North Pole Band Teddy / Teddy bears have talents! / Their abilities are ample! / They're more than cute and cuddly soft-- / take this one, for example. / The drum line in the North Pole Band / is where he's assigned / to strut his stuff and demonstrate / he's rhythmically inclined! / Katrina Bricker / 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 AND FABRIC - 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 QXG3026
Hallmark "North Pole Band Teddy" Christmas Ornament, 2006