Hallmark "Reindeer Champs Series: Vixen" 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

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.1004

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 89 on back of ornament: Vixen on front of packaging: COLLECTOR'S SERIES / REINDEER CHAMPS / Handcrafted Ornament / Vixen - Dated 1989 on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / Vixen loves tennis-- / she plays it with verve-- / Her backhoof's terrific / and so is her serve! / Fourth in the Reindeer Champs Series. / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament. on bottom of packaging: (c)1989 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX456-2 / 23-278-9110