Hallmark "See No Humbug!" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 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 Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5130

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of see no humbug snowman ornament: 2005 / (C) 2005 / HMK. LIC. on bottom of hear no humbug and speak no humbug snowmen ornament: (C) 2005 / HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / SEE NO HUMBUG! / MINIATURE / set of 3 ornaments ensemble de 3 decorations on back of packaging: SEE NO HUMBUG! / To stay merry through the season, / do as these three snowmen do- / See no humbug, / speak no humbug, / hear no humbug, too! / Linda Sickman / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu 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 China QXM8152