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

Creator Notes

Designed by Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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