Hallmark "Town and Country Series: Schoolhouse and Flagpole" Christmas Ornaments, 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman 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
2019.65.3458
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of schoolhouse ornament:
LS / 2003
on bottom of schoolhouse ornament:
2003 / (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / 5
on bottom of flag pole ornament:
2003 / (C) 2003 / HMK LIC.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / SCHOOLHOUSE AND FLAGPOLE / Town and Country / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / set of 2 ornaments ensemble de 2 decorations
on back of packaging:
SCHOOLHOUSE AND FLAGPOLE / Town and Country / The American spirit is alive and well in this country school. / A large flag appears in the windows and another flies on the / flagpole. Keepsake Ornament artist Linda Sickman has filled / the windows of the school with clues to the ages and activities / of the children inside. One room on the first floor is for the / little ones practicing their ABCs. Older students have / graduated to the second floor, where a teacher is lowering the / shades to show a film. Ah, memories! / The schoolhouse and flagpole are included in this set of / Keepsake Ornaments. / Linda Sickman / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Fifth in the Series. / Look for 5 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concues a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne conviennent pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Pressed Tin and Die-Cast Metal - Dated 2003
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8247
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