Hallmark "A Perfect 10 of a Kid!" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Terri Steiger and Nina Aube of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.6883

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, front: 2009 ornament, underside: 2009 / [TM] / (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / A Perfect 10 of a Kid! / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: A Perfect 10 of a Kid! / Gymnastics is fun, / but it's lots of work, too-- / with so many skills to learn, / so much to do... / It takes hours of practice / to land on your feet / with a smooth, graceful finish! / A perfect 10! Sweet! / Keepsake Ornaments...the perfect way / to capture memories, big and small. / Terri Steiger / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Nina Aube / 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 Sri Lanka QXG6742