Hallmark "Carousel Zebra" Christmas Ornament, 1989
THF182289 / Hallmark "Carousel Zebra" 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
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
2019.65.997
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
ARTISTS' FAVORITES / CAROUSEL ZEBRA / Handcrafted Ornament / Dated 1989 / Sculpted by Linda Sickman
on back of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / "I think carousels are beautiful," says / sculptor Linda Sickman. "I'm fascinated with / the animals, especially the unusual ones. / When I sculpted this ornament, I imagined / both children and adults riding lions, / swans, and zebras to the happy music of a / carousel." / "Carousel Zebra" is included in a group of / ornaments called Artists' Favorites. These / ornaments feature designs reflecting the / personal interests of the artists who create / them. Look for Linda's initials on this design.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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SetA Selection of Hallmark Ornaments: Carousels
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Hallmark's ornaments--with their original designs, increasing variety, and appeal to diverse customers--have revolutionized Christmas decorating and led to the popularity of ornament collecting. Ornaments depicting carousels and carousel figures represent the youthful delight of the holiday season. Scroll through this virtual carousel to see some of the ways Hallmark has expressed the carousel theme over the decades.