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

Creator Notes

Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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