Hallmark "Polar Coaster" 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 Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.2059

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 96 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Polar Coaster on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1995 / Among the festive, happy things / the holiday provides, / This penguin's very favorite / are these "Polar Coaster" rides! on top of packaging: Hallmark