Hallmark "Skiing 'Round" Christmas Ornament, 1992

THF350245 / Hallmark "Skiing 'Round" 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 Julia Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.3251

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 92 / 92 on back of ornament: (C) 1992 HALLMARK / CARDS, INC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Skiing 'Round on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1992 / This little skier loves the snow, / thinks all the world should share it. / So even when he tumbles down, / he'll simply grin and "bear" it! / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX521-4