Hallmark "Folk Art Reindeer" Christmas Ornament, 1991

01

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

1991

Creator Notes

Designed by LaDena Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the Philippines.

Object ID

2019.65.1123

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1997 on front of packaging: HAND-CARVED / WOOD / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Folk Art Reindeer on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Wood - Dated 1991 / This graceful reindeer has been carefully / carved out of wood by hand. Like all / works of art that are created individually, / each "Folk Art Reindeer" ornament is / unique--no two are exactly alike. on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in the Philippines QX535-9
Hallmark "Folk Art Reindeer" Christmas Ornament, 1991