Hallmark "Christmas Bells Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2004

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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

2004

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.5076

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 2004 / (C) HMK. / 10 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / CHRISTMAS BELLS / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: CHRISTMAS BELLS / The wintry weather sure is cold-- / it makes his nose feel tingly! / But that can't stop this Frosty Friend / from being cute and jingly! / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Tenth in the Series. / Look for 10 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 2004 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXM5134