Hallmark "It's a Strike" Christmas Ornament, 1994
THF352308 / Hallmark "It's a Strike" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler 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
2019.65.3145
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
94
on back of ornament:
Santa Claus / Lanes / (C) 1994 Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / It's a Strike
on back of ornament:
Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / Here's our holiday bowler, / always ready for a game. / He sets pins up and knocks 'em down / for an "X" in every frame!
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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