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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Tobin Fraley for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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