Hallmark "Carousel Ride Series: Majestic Lion" Christmas Ornament, 2004

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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

2004

Creator Notes

Designed by Kristina Kline of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.5909

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on side of ornament: 2004 / (C) 2004 / Hallmark / Licensing, Inc. / 1 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / MAJESTIC LION / Carousel Ride / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: MAJESTIC LION / Carousel Ride / Remember the magic of the carousel-racing to be the / first to reach your favorite animal, then riding round and / round and stopping way too soon? This five-year series of / Keepsake Ornaments brings back that magic and more. / It re-creates the look of the elaborate carousel animals of / a century ago, when master wood-carvers took great pride / in outfitting them with ornate blankets, saddles, and / bridles. It features the more unusual and rare animals, / such as the lion that leads off the series. / Also available this year is a beautiful Carousel Ride / display designed to showcase this collection of ornaments. / It includes two carousel horse ornaments as well as light / and music. / Kristina Kline / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / First in the Series / Look for 1 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted and Metal - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX8464