Hallmark "Nostalgic Childhood Ornaments Series: Wooden Horse" Christmas Ornament, 1987
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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
1987
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler 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
2019.65.1619
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Yarn
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on either side of ornament:
1987
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / WOODEN HORSE / DATED 1987 / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Fourth in the Nostalgic Childhood Ornaments Series. / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
At Christmastime this pony shares / some warm and friendly meetings, / Rolling here and rolling there / to drop off Season's Greetings! / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in the Korea QX441-7
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