Hallmark "Sunshine Memories" 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 Sue Tague of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6946

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2009 / [TM] / (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Sunshine Memories / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Sunshine Memories / A speck of sand / between the toes, / the splashing waves, / a sun-kissed nose, / each memory of / that beach-time fun / will warm a heart / like summer sun! / Keepsake Ornaments...the perfect way / to capture memories, big and small. / 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 QXG6782