Hallmark "Cheerful Elf" Collectors Club Christmas Ornament, 2009

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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

2009

Creator Notes

Designed by Edythe Kegrize for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6948

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2009 / [TM] / (C) 2009 / HMK. LIC. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT CLUB / Cheerful Elf / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Cheerful Elf / "Oh, goodie gumdrops! / Christmas is here!" / This sweet little elf / exclaims with a cheer! / Add this exclusive club ornament to the others / in the set to complete your holiday display! / Edythe Kegrize / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXC9035