Hallmark "Airplane Hangar: Flying School" Christmas Ornament, 2001
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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
2001
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3381
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: FLYING SCHOOL / OFFICE on bottom of ornament: 2001 / (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Flying School / Airplane Hanger / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Life in the beautiful countryside is a lot more convenient when you / know how to fly a plane! It's easy to imagine the "Flying School" and / airplane hangar standing in an open area next to a small landing strip. / The wind sock signals that the weather is ideal. The sign and the open / hangar door suggest that the instructor and student pilot are out logging / hours in the clear, cloudless sky. / To add a whimsical touch of history to the scene, look for the / miniature ornament based on the biplane flown by the Wright Brothers / at Kitty Hawk in 1903. Both the biplane and airplane hangar / compliment the Town and Country Series of Keepsake Ornaments. / Sculpted by / Linda Sickman / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Pressed Tin - Dated 2001 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8172
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