Hallmark "Goose Cart" Christmas Ornament, 1990
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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
1990
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Michele Pyda-Sevcik 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
2019.65.721
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
String (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
WELCOME CHRISTMAS
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / WELCOME CHRISTMAS / Goose Cart
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted / Created with old-fashioned / care and craftsmanship, this / nostalgic ornament will / be part of your Christmas / tradition for many years to come. / Mfd. for and (C) 1990 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX523-6
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