Hallmark "Santa's Racin' Sleigh" Christmas Ornament, 2002
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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
2002
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Dill Rhodus 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
2019.65.5519
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament: NASCAR / FROSTY'S / GARAGE / WATCH ME FLY ornament, underside: NASCAR [R] / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / NASCAR [R] / Christmas 2002 / SANTA'S RACIN' SLEIGH / NASCAR [R] / decoration des fetes packaging, back: SANTA'S RACIN' SLEIGH / NASCAR [R] / Santa's on a victory lap! / He laughs as he drives by -- / "You should see my other ride! / That thing can REALLY fly!" / Dill Rhodus / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2002 packaging, underside: NASCAR [R] is a registered trademark of the National / Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. / www.nascar.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXI5306
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