Hallmark "North Pole Fire Fighter" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3255
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
NORTH POLE / NPFD / S
on back of ornament:
1992 / (C) 1992 / HALLMARK / CARDS, / INC.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / North Pole Fire Fighter
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted and Brass - Dated 1992 / Santa Claus is all fired up / about his brand-new role-- / It's fun to practice sliding down / his very own North Pole! / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX510-4
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