Hallmark "Queen of Shopping" 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

2019.65.6093

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cloth
Bead (Pierced object)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: THE QUEEN OF SHOPPING / ONE DOLLAR on bottom of ornament: (C) 2004 HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Queen of / Shopping / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: Queen of / Shopping / With a keen / determination, / all is readied / for the hunt. / When the search / is on for bargains, / she will always be / out front! / The "Queen of" collection - ornaments / that celebrate hobbies and interests of / someone you know (maybe even you!). / SUE TAGUE / Sue Tague - Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Handcrafted / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decorative seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QP1824
Hallmark "Queen of Shopping" Christmas Ornament, 2004