Hallmark "Winter Wonderland Series: Sleigh Ride" Christmas Ornament, 2003

THF354521 / Hallmark "Winter Wonderland Series: Sleigh Ride" Christmas Ornament, 2003
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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

2003

Creator Notes

Designed by Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3441

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on right side of ornament: 2003 on bottom of ornament: 2003 / (C) 2003 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 2 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / SLEIGH RIDE / Winter Wonderland / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: SLEIGH RIDE / Winter Wonderland / There is no rush--no place to go, / just the hush of falling snow / as sleighbells gently jing-a-ling-- / how we love remembering / such magic Christmas moments! / A different wintry scene appears / each year in this festive series of / snow globes. / Duane Unruh / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Second in the Series. / Look for 2 on this ornament. / CAUTION: Globe is made of glass and is breakable. / ATTENTION: Cette boule d'eau en verre est tres fragile. / 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. / Glass and Handcrafted - Dated 2003 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8207