Hallmark "Clothespin Soldier Series: Sailor" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1632
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / CLOTHESPIN SOLDIER / SAILOR-HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Sixth and final ornament in the Clothespin Soldier Series. / Look for series verification 6 on this ornament.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
The art of creating / Christmas ornaments from / clothespins has long been a / favorite holiday tradition. This / dashing Sailor, in his crisp / white uniform, has movable / arms. / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX480-7
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