Hallmark "Carousel Ride Series Special Edition: Happy Kangaroo" 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 Kristina Kline-Gaughran 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
2019.65.6433
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament: 2008 / (C) 2008 HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Happy Kangaroo / Carousel Ride / Special Edition / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Happy Kangaroo / Carousel Ride / Special Edition / The carousel of childhood dreams / and wishes coming true / brings countless happy memories-- / but just one Kangaroo. / So hop on quick and take a ride / through pleasures of the past, / and fill your heart with lasting joy, / though time goes by so fast. / This special edition ornament completes / the Carousel Ride collection, which / was introduced in 2004. / Kristina Kline-Gaughran / 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 and metal - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXE9001
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