Hallmark "Sky's the Limit Series: Staggerwing" Christmas Ornament, 2002
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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
2002
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Lynn Norton of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5565
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament:
NC72148
ornament, back:
[TM] (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 6 / 2002
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / STAGGERWING / Sky's the Limit / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Decorations des fetes
packaging, back:
STAGGERWING / Sky's the Limit / With sculpted wings and barely a straight / line, the G17S marked the end of a long line / of stylish biplane designs from Walter Beech. / Nicknamed the "Staggerwing," its upper wing / was set behind the lower, providing / aerodynamic and engineering advantages and / better visibility for the pilot. Models were / produced from 1933 to 1946 and utilized in / business, military, racing, and sport flying. / This finely detailed replica is sixth in the / series of historic aircraft. / Lynn Norton / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Sixth in the Series. / Look for 6 on this ornament / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2002
packaging, underside:
Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8093
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