Hallmark "The Lone Ranger" Christmas Ornament, 2000

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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

2000

Creator Notes

Designed by Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.1939

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: 2000 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Lone Ranger / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: "Who was that masked man?" For more than 60 years, / western fans have known the answer-The Lone Ranger! / One of the most revered of all cowboy heroes, the / resourceful, daring masked rider fought to keep law and / order in the Old West. Depicted in this authentic, detailed / ornament, one can almost hear The Lone Ranger give his / famous command, "Hi-Yo, Silver, Away-y-y!" Let this / ornament return you now, and every Christmas, to those / thrilling days of yesteryear. / Sculpted by / Duane Unruh / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2000 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: THE LONE RANGER & (C) 2000 GBPC, a subsidiary of / Golden Books Family Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX6941