Hallmark "Kitchen Queen" 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 Nina Aube of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6789

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 / Kitchen Queen / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Kitchen Queen / Here's to the Christmas bakers / with their favorite recipes-- / they sweeten up the holidays / with goodies sure to please! / Personalize this ornament with one of the / new ornament tags from Hallmark. Now / it's easy to add your personal touch for / gifting...or for keeping! / 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 China QXG6642
Hallmark "Kitchen Queen" Christmas Ornament, 2009