Hallmark "The Magic School Bus" 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 Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.2025

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1995 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Magic School Bus TM on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1995 / Ready for a holiday adventure? The / remarkable Ms. Frizzle and her class / are waiting to welcome you aboard / Who know where Scholastic's "The / Magic School Bus" will take you on / this special field trip--perhaps the / North Pole! One thing is for sure, Ms. / Frizzle's field trips are always out of / this world! / Scholastic's / The Magic / School Bus on top of packaging: Hallmark