Hallmark "Hatched Before Your Eyes" Spring Ornament, 2004

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Artifact Overview

Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. These ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories, commemorating milestones, and expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This success led the company to produce ornaments for other holidays. Hallmark marketed and sold Easter and springtime ornaments in several series dating back to the 1990s.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Holiday ornament

Date Made

2004

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.5812

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Ribbon (Material)
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 2004 / (C) HMK. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Spring 2004 / HATCHED BEFORE YOUR EYES / Hinged Ornament / decoration printaniere on back of packaging: HATCHED BEFORE YOUR EYES / Hinged Ornament / Creak! Crack! / Pop! Surprise! / Just look who hatched / before your eyes! / SPRING / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Porcelain - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QEO8571
Hallmark "Hatched Before Your Eyes" Spring Ornament, 2004