Hallmark "Snowball and Tuxedo Series: Fancy Footwork" Christmas Ornament, 2004

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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

2004

Creator Notes

Designed by Joanne Eschrich of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5902

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Plush
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2004 / (C) 2004 HMK LIC. / 4 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / FANCY FOOTWORK / Snowball and Friends / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: FANCY FOOTWORK / Snowball and Tuxedo / In spite of chilly air, this pair-- / a penguin and a polar bear-- / have frosty fun on ice with skates / just practicing their figure eights! / Joanne Eschrich / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Fourth in the Series / Look for 4 on this ornament. / 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. / Handcrafted - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8414
Hallmark "Snowball and Tuxedo Series: Fancy Footwork" Christmas Ornament, 2004