Hallmark "Rocking Horse Series" 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 Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1427

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Yarn
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on either side of ornament: 1988 on front of packaging: Hallmark / ROCKING HORSE / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT / DATED 1988 / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Eighth in the Rocking Horse Series. / Look for series verification 8 on this ornament. on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: Imagine the holiday / music I hear, / Imagine the laughter / and pleasure I know. / Imagine the wonderful / memories I bring. / And the holiday joy / as I rock to and fro! / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in China QX402-4
Hallmark "Rocking Horse Series" Christmas Ornament, 1988