Hallmark "The Olympic Spirit: Atlanta 1996" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2041
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Acrylic (Plastic)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
100 / Atlanta 1996 / [?] / HALLMARK CARDS, INC.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Olympic Spirit / Atlanta 1996
on back of packaging:
Acrylic / The eyes of the world will focus on the city of Atlanta, / Georgia when it hosts the 1996 Centennial Olympic / Games. Thousands of the world's finest athletes will / compete, continuing an ancient tradition rekindled / at the first modern Olympic Games in Athens, Greece / in 1896. / This ornament celebrates the Olympic / ideals of international peace and individual / achievement. The celebration will continue / in 1996, with the introduction will continue / in 1996, with the introduction of a special / Hallmark commemorative collection / entitled "The Olympic Spirit." / AUTHENTIC / OLYMPIC GAMES / COLLECTION / TM (C) 1992 ACOG / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in U.S.A. QX3169
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