Hallmark "Holiday Shoe" 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 Joanne Eschrich of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Indonesia.

Object ID

2019.65.5008

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 2001 / (C) 2001 HMK. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Holiday Shoe / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Keepsake Ornament artist Joanne / Eschrich created the Holiday Shoe / to be both authentic and enchanting. / "I wanted to make a holiday shoe / sprinkled with the feeling of Christmas," / Joanne said. / Sculpted by Joanne Eschrich / 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 Indonesia QXM5365
Hallmark "Holiday Shoe" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2001