Hallmark "Reindeer Champs Series: Cupid" Christmas Ornament, 1991

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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

1991

Creator Notes

Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.1186

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: CUPID / 91 on front of packaging: COLLECTOR'S / SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Reindeer Champs - Cupid on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1991 / Sixth in the Reindeer Champs Series. / Look for series verification 6 on this ornament. / Cupid, the reindeer, / Loves sleigh bells and holly, / And in her spare time / She enjoys a good volley! on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX434-7