Hallmark "A Barrel-of-Fun Grandson" 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 Sharon Visker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6882

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2009 (C) HMK. LIC. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / A Barrel-of-Fun Grandson / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: A Barrel-of-Fun Grandson / A grandson is amazing! / He's sweet and smart and spunky! / He's extra energetic-- / and possibly part monkey! / He's fun to hang around with... / he's cool, no matter what! / And most of all, a grandson / is really loved a lot! / Terri Steiger / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Sharon Visker / 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 QXG6552