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

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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