Hallmark "Little Red Tricycle" Christmas Ornament, 2008
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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
2008
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Nello Williams of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6538
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front and back of ornament: Mini-Cruiser on bottom of ornament: (C) 2008 HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Little Red Tricycle / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Little Red Tricycle / What could be more thrilling than your first / set of wheels? From its finger-grip handlebars / to the ride-along platform, that little red / tricycle inspires almost universal nostalgia. / It's easy to imagine the expression of surprise / and joy on the face of its new owner. Not long / afterward, with a rush of independence, the / rider pedals off down the sidewalk and the / adventure of a lifetime begins. / Nello Williams / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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 - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG2241