Hallmark "Over Par Snowman" 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 Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5915

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Textile materials
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 2004 on bottom of ornament: (C) 2004 / HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / OVER PAR SNOWMAN / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: OVER PAR SNOWMAN / Snow and ice make playing golf / in winter somewhat rougher, / so balls acquire a cool new spin / from one ingenious duffer! / Dill Rhodus / 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 QXG5421