Hallmark "Holiday Fliers: Tin Airplane" Christmas Ornament, 1993
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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
1993
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman 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
2019.65.3276
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament:
SE[AS]ON'S GREETINGS / 93
on bottom of ornament:
(C)1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Tin Airplane / HOLIDAY FLIERS
on back of packaging:
Pressed Tin - Dated 1993 / This colorful "Tin Airplane" ornament is / part of a group of three "Holiday Fliers" / that includes a "Tin Blimp" and "Tin Hot / Air Balloon." Each of these festive aircraft / has a revolving propeller to assure a safe / landing on your tree.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX562-2
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