Hallmark "Nostalgic Childhood Series: Wooden Reindeer" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ken Crow 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
2019.65.1598
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on side of ornament:
1986
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / WOODEN REINDEER / DATED 1986 / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Third in the Nostalgic Childhood Ornaments Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament.
on back of packaging:
Like keepsakes we cherish / through the years, this / charming wooden reindeer / brings back happy childhood / memories. The wheels on his / little wagon turn, and the / reindeer gallops as he's / pulled along on his holiday / journey. / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1986 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo 64141 Made in Korea QX407-3
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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