Hallmark "Santa's Racin' Sleigh" 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 Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.5519

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: NASCAR / FROSTY'S / GARAGE / WATCH ME FLY ornament, underside: NASCAR [R] / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / NASCAR [R] / Christmas 2002 / SANTA'S RACIN' SLEIGH / NASCAR [R] / decoration des fetes packaging, back: SANTA'S RACIN' SLEIGH / NASCAR [R] / Santa's on a victory lap! / He laughs as he drives by -- / "You should see my other ride! / That thing can REALLY fly!" / Dill Rhodus / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / 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: NASCAR [R] is a registered trademark of the National / Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. / www.nascar.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXI5306
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