Hallmark "Carousel Ride Series: Proud Giraffe" Christmas Ornament, 2005
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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
2005
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Kristina Kline of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4441
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside: 2005 / [TM] / (C) 2005 / HMK. / LIC. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / PROUD GIRAFFE / Carousel Ride / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes packaging, back: PROUD GIRAFFE / Carousel Ride / Who wants to ride / on a painted giraffe / back to the carousel days, / when Christmas came round / more slowly, it seemed, / but thrilled us in magical ways! / Kristina Kline / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Second in the Series. / Look for 2 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted and Metal - Dated 2005 packaging, underside: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX2012