Hallmark "Victorian Sleigh" Christmas Ornament, 2001
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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
2001
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ken Crow of 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
2019.65.3340
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
(C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Victorian Sleigh / DECORATION DES FETES
on back of packaging:
Through drifting snow and winter's chill, / there glides a dapper, horse-drawn sleigh / to bring, along with great goodwill, / a fresh-cut tree for Christmas Day! / Sculpted by / Ken Crow / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Die-Cast Metal - Dated 2001
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8855
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