Hallmark "Charming Hearts 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 Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5082

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 2004 / (C) HMK. / 2 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / CHARMING HEARTS / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: CHARMING HEARTS / Open your heart / to this wonderful season... / and Christmas will fill it with joy. / This ornament opens to reveal / a tiny heart inside. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Dill Rhodus / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Second in the Series. / Look for 2 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 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 China QXM5194
Hallmark "Charming Hearts Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2004