Hallmark "Snow Cozy Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2005

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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

2005

Creator Notes

Designed by Kristina Kline of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.5109

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 2005 / (C) HMK. CDS. / 4 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / SNOW COZY / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: SNOW COZY / This patriotic little guy / is eager for the holiday-- / And when he lets Old Glory fly, / it's Merry Christmas, U.S.A.! / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Kristina Kline / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Fourth in the Series. / Look for 4 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu[sic] a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXM8965