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Hallmark "Cheery Cyclists" Christmas Ornament, 1994

THF185370 / Hallmark "Cheery Cyclists" Christmas Ornament, 1994
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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

1994

Creator Notes

Designed by Ken Crow for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3097

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 94 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Cheery Cyclists on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / Santa and his reindeer / have a hobby that they like... / They pedal all around the town / upon their five-seat bike! on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Cheery Cyclists" Christmas Ornament, 1994