Hallmark "Ice Block Buddies Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2001

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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

2001

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.4997

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 2001 on bottom of ornament: (C) 2001 Hmk. Cds. / 2 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Ice Block Buddies / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Second in the Ice Block Buddies Series. / Look for series verification 2 on ornament. / Penguin parents teach their kids / cool ways to walk and talk... / This chick thinks it's fun to be / a chip off the old block! / Sculpted by Linda Sickman / Miniature / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2001 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXM5295
Hallmark "Ice Block Buddies Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2001