Hallmark "Humpty Dumpty" Christmas Ornament, 2009
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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
2009
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Edythe Kegrize and Sue Tague of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6937
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
2009 / [TM] / (C) 2009 HMK. LIC.
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Humpty Dumpty / christmas ornament - decoration de noel
packaging, back:
Humpty-Dumpty / Humpty Dumpty's wall is quite short. / It keeps him safe--he's a wobbly sort! / The flowers and grasses that grow at his feet / all keep him from cracking when he's off his seat! / Edythe Kegrize / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Sue Tague / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009
packaging, underside:
(C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG6525
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