Hallmark "Winter's Wonders" 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 Marjolein Bastin for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6898

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2009 / (C) Marjolein Bastin / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Nature's / SKETCHBOOK / by Marjolein Bastin / Winter's Wonders / Designed by Marjolein Bastin / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Winter's Wonders / "Just hold on, spring will come again!" / this cardinal seems to be saying to the / empty flowerpots beside the garden gate. / Nearby, a hardy evergreen sports bright / red berries just in time for Christmas. / Perhaps the gardener will pick a few to / decorate the mantelpiece or table. / Renowned artist Marjolein Bastin loves / to observe and depict the beauty of / nature in all four seasons--and winter / at its height just might be the most / beautiful of all! / Designed by Marjolein Bastin / 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 QXI1245