Hallmark "Christmas Bells Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2003
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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
2003
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5042
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
2003 / (C) 2003 HMK. LIC. 9
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / CHRISTMAS BELLS / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
CHRISTMAS BELLS / He's standing at attention, / never moving in his place. / But little soldier just can't keep / that big smile off his face. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Ed Seale / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Ninth in the Series. / Look for 9 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted and Metal - Dated 2003
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4927
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