Hallmark "Dashing Through the Snow" 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 Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5002

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 2001 on bottom of ornament: (C) 2001 Hmk. Cds. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Dashing Through the Snow / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Like a vision from Victorian days, this / elegant couple "dash through the snow" / as they head home with the perfect tree. / Once home, they'll add their treasured / decorations and celebrate the magic that / is known as Christmas! / Sculpted by Ken Crow / 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 China QXM5335
Hallmark "Dashing Through the Snow" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2001