Hallmark "Kickin' Roo" 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 Bob Siedler for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3149

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 94 on back of ornament: KICKIN' / ROOS on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Kickin' Roo on back of ornament: Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / Roo's got a kick that's powerful, / With just the right control-- / That's why it won't be long / Until he makes another goal! on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Kickin' Roo" Christmas Ornament, 1994