Hallmark "The Wizard of Oz Collection: The Tin Man" Christmas Ornament, 1994

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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

1994

Creator Notes

Designed by Duane Unruh for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3419

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Tin Man / THE WIZARD OF OZ TM COLLECTION on back of ornament: Handcrafted / The Tin Man in the classic The Wizard / of Oz TM wishes and wishes that he could / have a heart. In hopes of finding the / great Wizard who might make his wish / come true, the Tin Man joins Dorothy / as she follows the Yellow Brick Road to / the Emerald City. / This ornament is one of four in The / Wizard of Oz TM Collection. Look for the / complete collection including Dorothy / and Toto, the Scarecrow and the / Cowardly Lion at your Hallmark retailer. on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "The Wizard of Oz Collection: The Tin Man" Christmas Ornament, 1994