Hallmark "Tobin Fraley Carousel Series" 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 Tobin Fraley for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3201

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Brass (Alloy)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of stand: 1992 on back of stand: Tobin Fraley / (C) 1992 Tobin Fraley / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: NEW / COLLECTOR'S / SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Tobin Fraley Carousel / Display Stand Included on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Hand-Painted Fine Porcelain and Brass - Dated 1992 / First in the new Tobin Fraley Carousel Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / A renowned authority on carousels, Tobin Fraley / has spent a lifetime restoring and studying the / graceful carousel horses and animals that thrilled / young and old at the turn of the century. / The Tobin Fraley horses in this series will be fashioned / in the styles of American master carvers whose works / appeared on carousels between 1895 and 1925. Each / intricately sculpted horse will be meticulously / painted by hand, and each glowing brass stand will / carry Tobin Fraley's signature. / This first edition is based on the style of carver / Charles Carmel. Displayed on your tree or on its / specially designed stand, the horse will bring the / beauty of the carousel into your home. / (C) 1992 Tobin Fraley / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc, K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX489-1