Hallmark "Town and Country Series: Bait Shop With Boat" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2357
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
BAIT SHOP / OPEN / LICENSE
on side of ornament:
LIVE BAIT / BOAT / RENTAL
on back of ornament:
BAIT SHOP
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Bait Shop With Boat / Town and Country / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Second in the Town and Country Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / What could be more relaxing than spending a day on the / lake after stopping by the local bait shop to hear where the / "big ones" are biting. Look closely at this design, and you'll / find clues suggesting that Santa himself is inside the shop / getting some new gear. He needs to replace that broken / fishing rod he left on the bench out back! / To complement this scene, look for the Keepsake / Miniature Ornament depicting the 1968 Murray Jolly / Roger Flagship Kiddie Car at your Hallmark retailer. / In the future, a different building will be added to the / Town and Country series each year. / Sculpted by / Linda Sickman / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted and Tin - Dated 2000
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 2000 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6631
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