Hallmark "The Old West Series: Prospector" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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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
1999
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Duane Unruh of 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
2019.65.2967
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
1999
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Prospector / The Old West / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Second in the The Old West series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / Gold Fever! Soon after the precious metal was / discovered near Sacramento in 1848, tens of thousands / of eager young men headed for California to seek their / fortunes. This hopeful "49er" pans for gold at the edge / of a stream, sifting carefully through gravel-sized rocks / and sand. His pack mule is loaded with the miner's / necessities including a coffeepot and skillet. / This series honors the individuals whose dreams / and courage shaped the course of the American West. / Sculpted by / Duane Unruh / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (c) 1999 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6317
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