Hallmark "Holiday Mail" Christmas Ornament, 2006

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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

2006

Creator Notes

Designed by Edythe Kegrize and sculpted by Julie Forsyth of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5302

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

bottom of ornament: 2006 / (C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. front of packaging: EXCLUSIVE / 2006 VIP GIFT / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / Hallmark / Keepsake / Holiday Mail / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES back of packaging: Holiday Mail / Even on days when it's / frosty and snowing, / the holiday mail will be / coming and going... / The bunny keeps watch / while the bird waits on top, / and the little flag signals, / There's mail here--please stop! / Designed by / Edythe Kegrize / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Sculpted by / Julie Forsyth / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / HANDCRAFTED AND METAL - DATED 2006 bottom of packaging: (C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour / Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG2753