Hallmark "Charming Hearts Series: Photo Holder" 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 Dill Rhodus 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
2019.65.5051
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
2003 / (C) HMK. / 1
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / CHARMING HEARTS / PHOTO HOLDER / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
CHARMING HEARTS / The heart, a longtime symbol of / love and caring, will be seen in a / variety of distinctive designs in this / series. The 2003 ornament will hold / two tiny photos. / To open, lift heart-shaped latch on / front of ornament. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Dill Rhodus / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / First in the Series. / Look for 1 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. / 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 QXM4939
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