Hallmark "Sew Merry, Sew Bright!" 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 Sue Tague of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5917

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 2004 on back of ornament: The Holiday Season / Sew merry! Sew bright! on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / SEW MERRY, SEW BRIGHT! / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: SEW MERRY, SEW BRIGHT! / Want a different kind of wreath? / One that bends the rules? / Instead of berries, bells, and greens, / use thimbles, thread, and spools! / Sentiment on ornament: / The Holiday Season...Sew Merry! Sew Bright! / Sue Tague / 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 QXG5434
Hallmark "Sew Merry, Sew Bright!" Christmas Ornament, 2004