Hallmark "Rocking Horse Series" Christmas Ornament, 1985
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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
1985
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1353
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament:
1985
on front of packaging:
ROCKING HORSE / DATED 1985 / Fifth in the Rocking Horse Series. Look for series verification 5 on this ornament. / Made in Hong Kong. / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / $10.75 / QX483-2
on sides of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
on back of packaging:
The Rocking Horse / Since its introduction in the 17th / Century, the Rocking Horse has been one of the best loved of all / children's toys. The finest exam- / ples had realistically carved / heads, luxurious manes and tails / and padded leather saddles. / Even in the age of computerized / games and toys, the Rocking / Horse still holds a very special / place in the hearts of children, / young and old. / (C) 1985 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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