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

Creator Notes

Designed by Lynn Norton of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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
Hallmark "Sky's the Limit Series: Staggerwing" Christmas Ornament, 2002