Hallmark "Yuletide Central Series" Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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
1997
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman for 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
2019.65.2646
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament:
TOYS / 97 / YULETIDE / CENTRAL
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / TOYS / 97 / YULETIDE / CENTRAL / Yuletide Central / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Fourth in the Yuletide Central Series. / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament. / The Yuletide Central's right on track / and inside every car / is a load of merry dreams-come-true / for children near and far! / Sculpted by / Linda Sickman / For decorative use only. / Not for young children / Pressed Tin - Dated 1997
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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