Hallmark "Yuletide Central Series" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2264

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on sides of ornament: MAIL CAR 96 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MAIL CAR 96 / Yuletide Central / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Pressed Tin - Dated 1996 / Third in the Yuletide Central Series. / Look for series verificaiton 3 on this ornament. / The Yuletide Central never stops / for snow or sleet or hail-- / Because too many smiles depend / on getting Christmas mail! on top of packaging: Hallmark