Hallmark "Nostalgic Childhood Ornaments Series: Wooden Airplane" Christmas Ornament, 1988

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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

1988

Creator Notes

Designed by Peter Dutkin of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Korea.

Object ID

2019.65.1419

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
String (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: 1988 on front of packaging: Hallmark / WOODEN AIRPLANE / DATED 1988 / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Fifth in the Nostalgic Childhood Ornaments Series. / Look for series verification 5 on this ornament. on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: Rolling down the taxiway, / All ready to take flight, / This plane helps / Christmas spirits soar / Up to a cheerful height! / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in Korea QX404-1