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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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