Hallmark "Tobin Fraley Carousel Series" 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 Tobin Fraley for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3736

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Brass (Alloy)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of display stand base: 1993 on back of display stand base: Tobin Fraley / (C) Tobin Fraley 1993, / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 2 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Tobin Fraley Carousel / Display Stand Included / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Fine Porcelain and Brass / Dated 1993 / Painted by Hand / Second in the Tobin Fraley Carousel Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / A renowned authority on carousels, Tobin Fraley has / spent a lifetime restoring the graceful carousel horses / that thrilled young and old at the turn of the century. / This second edition is based on the style of carver / Charles Looff. Displayed on your tree or on its / specially designed stand, the horse will bring the / beauty of the carousel into your home. Pull downward / on the base if you wish to remove it from the / ornament. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) 1993 Tobin Fraley, Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX550-2
Hallmark "Tobin Fraley Carousel Series" Christmas Ornament, 1993