Hallmark "O Teddy Bear" Christmas Ornament, 2009

THF358029 / Hallmark "O Teddy Bear" Christmas Ornament, 2009
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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

2009

Creator Notes

Designed by Edythe Kegrize and Katrina Bricker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6927

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Textile materials
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: [TM] / (C) 2009 HMK. LIC. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / O Teddy Bear / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: O Teddy Bear / Teddy's so ready to celebrate Christmas, / you might say he can hardly "bear" it. / In fact, he's so "into" the holiday spirit, / he's found a unique way to wear it! / Edythe Kegrize / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Katrina Bricker / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG6762