Hallmark "Queen of Do-it-Yourself" 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

2019.65.6092

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cloth
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: W[?] [?]er / Wel[?] [...] M[?] / New Place Like Home / Cloud Mine / Hue Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet on bottom of ornament: (C) 2004 HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Queen of / Do-it- / Yourself / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: Queen of / Do-it- / Yourself / No matter / what the job, / it brings no fear / into her heart. / Paint or nails / or wallpaper-- / just show her / where to start! / 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 QP1821
Hallmark "Queen of Do-it-Yourself" Christmas Ornament, 2004