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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Joanne Eschrich for 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
2019.65.3008
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
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