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Hallmark "Ski Tripper" Christmas Ornament, 1986

THF181956 / Hallmark "Ski Tripper" 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 Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.

Object ID

2019.65.1575

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: (C) 1986 HALLMARK CARDS, INC. on front of packaging: SKI TRIPPER / Handcrafted Ornament back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT top of packaging: Hallmark
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