Hallmark "Reindeer Champs Series: Donder" 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 Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the Philippines.

Object ID

2019.65.2449

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: DONDER / 92 on front of packaging: COLLECTOR'S / SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Reindeer Champs - Donder on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1992 / Seventh in the Reindeer Champs Series. / Look for series verification on this ornament. / Though Donder is a reindeer, / and he flies with Santa's sleigh, / He's also great at pitching strikes, / just check his ERA! / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in the Philippines QX528-4