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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Peter Dutkin of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Korea.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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