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

Creator Notes

Designed by Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Korea.

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