Hallmark "Frosty Friends Special Anniversary Edition: Winterfest" 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 Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5870

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: (C) Hallmark Licensing, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / SPECIAL / LIGHTING / EFFECT / Christmas 2004 / WINTERFEST / Frosty Friends / Special Anniversary Edition / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: WINTERFEST / Frosty Friends / The gang trimmed Frosty's igloo / as a holiday surprise, / when magically, an icy "tree" / appeared before their eyes. / The merry crew worked all day long, / and when the tree was lit, / a joyful Frosty laughed and said-- / "You've 'spruced' things up a bit!" / Special lighting effect: To see the festive igloo-tree glow with / light, attach the clip on the ornament directly to a lamp socket on / a miniature light string. No separate connector cord is required. / Instructions printed inside box. / Look for the 25th edition of the Keepsake Ornament Frosty / Friends series at your Hallmark retailer this year. / HOLIDAY / 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. / Handcrafted - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8474
Hallmark "Frosty Friends Special Anniversary Edition: Winterfest" Christmas Ornament, 2004