Hallmark "Turn-of-the-Century Parade Series: The Fireman" Christmas Ornament, 1995

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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

1995

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.1804

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 1995 / (C) 1995 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. / 1 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Turn-of-the-Century Parade / The Fireman / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES / SHOWCASE on back of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1995 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QK1027 on top of packaging: Hallmark