Hallmark "Holiday Fliers: Tin Hot Air Balloon" Christmas Ornament, 1993

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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

1993

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.62

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front and back of ornament: MERRY CHRISTMAS / 1993 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MERRY CHRISTMAS / 1993 / Tin Hot Air Balloon / HOLIDAY FLIERS on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: Pressed Tin - Dated 1993 / This colorful "Tin Hot Air Balloon" ornament is part of a group of three "Holiday Fliers" that includes a "Tin Blimp" and "Tin Airplane." Each of the festive aircraft has a revolving propeller to assure a safe landing on your tree. on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX561-5