Hallmark "Rocking Horse Series" Christmas Ornament, 1981
THF177176 / Hallmark "Rocking Horse Series" Christmas Ornament, 1981
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1981
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.28
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament:
1981
on tag on front of packaging:
$9.00 / Hallmark / Dated Ornament / "ROCKING HORSE" / First in a series / QX422-2
on sides of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
Made in Hong Kong for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 64141
on top of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
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