Hallmark "Catch of the Day" 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 Sharon Visker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5914

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
String (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2004 / (C) HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / CATCH OF THE DAY / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: CATCH OF THE DAY / Santa has a favorite spot / where the fish are all well-fed / on things like cake and sugarplums, / gumdrops and gingerbread. / And so when Santa reels one in, / it often weighs a lot, / and sometimes it's a little hard / to know just who got caught. / Sharon Visker / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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 QXG5541
Hallmark "Catch of the Day" Christmas Ornament, 2004