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Hallmark "Polar Cycle" Christmas Ornament, 1996

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THF184857 / Hallmark "Polar Cycle" Christmas Ornament, 1996
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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

1996

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by Duane Unruh for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.2235

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1996 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1996 / Polar Cycle on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / Sculpted by Duane Unruh / These polar pals are merry / as they pedal on their way-- / To make good on a dare they took / to outrun Santa's sleigh! on top of packaging: Hallmark
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