Hallmark "Town and Country Series: Fire Station No. 1" 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 China.

Object ID

2019.65.3542

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Tin (Metal)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: FIRE STATION No. 1 on back of ornament: 2001 / Hallmark 3 / Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Fire Station No. 1 / Town and Country / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Third in the Town and Country Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / It's a proud day when a town builds its first fire station. / It's also the beginning of great traditions--visits by / schoolchildren and fund-raising suppers that showcase / the firefighters' famous cooking skills. / Keepsake Ornament artist Linda Sickman based this / design on a fire station in her hometown. The windows / offer a glimpse of the office and living quarters--even a / kitty mascot. The open door reveals a spare slicker, boots, / and ladders. / See our Hallmark retailer for the bright red 1924 Toledo / Fire Engine that complements this ornament. / Sculpted by / Linda Sickman / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Pressed Tin - 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 China QX8052