Hallmark "Rapid Delivery" Christmas Ornament, 1992

THF350037 / Hallmark "Rapid Delivery" Christmas Ornament, 1992
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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

1992

Creator Notes

Designed by Don Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.2442

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: RAPID DELIVERY on back of ornament: 1992 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Rapid Delivery on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1992 / Santa needs a lot of help / to get his gifts where they should be, / He uses lots of funny ways / like "Rapid Elf Delivery!" / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX509-4
Hallmark "Rapid Delivery" Christmas Ornament, 1992