Hallmark "Polar Bowler" Christmas Ornament, 1998

THF184847 / Hallmark "Polar Bowler" Christmas Ornament, 1998
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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

1998

Creator Notes

Designed by Joanne Eschrich for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3008

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: BOWLER / Bears on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Polar Bowler on back of packaging: It's league night at the Polar Lanes, / and this bear loves to bowl. / One more strike and he'll be a champ-- / he's really on a roll! / Sculpted by / Joanne Eschrich / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998