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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Kristina Kline of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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