Hallmark "Rocking Horse Series" Christmas Ornament, 1986

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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

1986

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Macau.

Object ID

2019.65.1568

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on sides of ornament: 1986 on front of packaging: ROCKING HORSE / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT DATED 1986 / Sixth in the Rocking Horse Series. Look for series verification 6 on this ornament. / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / $10.75 / QX401-6 on sides of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT back of packaging: I remember that year / when I ran to the tree, / And there was my rocking horse / waiting for me! / And since then we've gone / to some wonderful places-- / Rocking away / to the wide, open spaces! / (C) 1986 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in Macau top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Rocking Horse Series" Christmas Ornament, 1986