Hallmark "A Pony for Christmas Series" 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

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.3537

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Leather
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on side of ornament: 2001 on bottom of ornament: (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc. 4 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / A Pony for Christmas / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Fourth in the A Pony for Christmas Series. / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament. / Crafted with love in the spirit of childhood, / the pony invites us to dream and pretend... / Graceful and proud, he's a fellow adventurer, / keeper of secrets, and most trusted friend. / Sculpted by / Linda Sickman / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - 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 Sri Lanka QX6995
Hallmark "A Pony for Christmas Series" Christmas Ornament, 2001