Hallmark "Rodney Reindeer" Christmas Ornament, 1989

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THF182470 / Hallmark "Rodney Reindeer" Christmas Ornament, 1989
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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

1989

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.951

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Rubber (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: RODNEY / REINDEER / ROUTE / 89 on front of packaging: NEW! / Bendable Arms & Legs! / Flexible Ornament / RODNEY REINDEER / Dated 1989 on back of packaging: Keepsake Ornament / Rodney will show Santa the best / "Reindeer Route" because you can / bend his arms and legs to point in / every direction! Bend him into / funny shapes on your tree, and / he'll lead you to Christmas smiles! on top of packaging: Hallmark
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