Hallmark "Rocking Horse Series" Christmas Ornament, 1984

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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

1984

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.

Object ID

2019.65.1253

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on sides of ornament: 1984 on front of packaging: Hallmark / "ROCKING HORSE" / Dated 1984 / QX435-4 / FOURTH IN A COLLECTIBLE SERIES / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament. / $10.00 on sides of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on back of packaging: "ROCKING HORSE CHRISTMAS" / When Christmas is near / it's so nice to recall / Those holiday memories / that mean most of all... / I'll never forget / my first rocking horse ride, / Through make-believe kingdoms / I roamed far and wide... / I galloped off / into the sunset, and then, / Came galloping home / for my supper again! / (C) 1984 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in Hong Kong. on top and bottom of packaging: Hallmark