Hallmark "Peggy Fleming" Christmas Ornament, 2001

Summary

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.

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

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2001

Subject Date

1968

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Andrews, Patricia 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3507

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on top of base: Peggy / Fleming inside front: Peggy Fleming, Inc. / 2001 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Peggy Fleming / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: "Quiet, effortless movement." That's how / Peggy Gale Fleming remembers her first / experience with ice skating at the age of / nine. Combining her athletic ability with / her training in ballet, she began to bring / a new sense of grace and elegance to ladies / figure skating. / By the time she represented the United / States at the 1968 Olympic Games in / Grenoble, France, Peggy Fleming held five / national titles and three world titles. That / year, the Winter Games were being telecast / "live" and in color for the first time, and the / world was captivated by the apparent ease / with which she executed a difficult / free-skating program--complete with her / signature spins. / Peggy Fleming continues to influence / figure skating today, both as a role model / and commentator whose love for the sport / shines through, effortlessly. / Sculpted by / Patricia Andrews / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2001 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Peggy Fleming, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI6845

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