Hallmark "Charming Heart Series: Photo Holder" 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 Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5111

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 2005 / (C) HMK. / 3 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / CHARMING HEARTS / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Photo Holder decoration des fetes on back of packaging: CHARMING HEARTS / Some gifts you hold / in your hand... / Some you hold / in your heart. / Holds 2 photos. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Dill Rhodus / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Third and Final in the Series. / Look for 3 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. / Die-Cast Metal - 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 China QXM8962
Hallmark "Charming Heart Series: Photo Holder" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2005