Hallmark "A Pony for Christmas Series" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman 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
2019.65.2971
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Leather
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on side of ornament:
99
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / A Pony for Christmas / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Second in A Pony for Christmas Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / Once upon a Christmas, when toys were made / by hand, a very lucky child might awaken to find / a wish come true-a precious riding toy pony! / This carefully crafted steed represents the / cherished toys of yesteryear. He arrives with / saddlebags overflowing with other highly prized / gifts, including a tiny teddy bear. / A different pony is welcomed into this series of / Keepsake Ornaments each year. The series reflects / the joy and excitement of Christmas morning, / when so many wonderful dreams come true. / Sculpted by / Linda Sickman / 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 QX6299
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