Hallmark "Carousel Ride Series: Prancing Reindeer" Christmas Ornament, 2006

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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

2006

Creator Notes

Designed by Kristina Kline of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.5309

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

bottom of ornament: 2006 / (C) 2006 HMK LIC / 3 front of packaging: SERIES EDITION / Hallmark / Keepsake / Prancing Rider / Carousel Ride / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES back of packaging: Third in the Series. Look for the (3) on this ornament. / Prancing Reindeer / Carousel Ride / A handsome hand-carved reindeer / on a spinning carousel / is a bright and sweet reminder / of those days we loved so well... / those days of childhood's innocence, / when magic and delight / thrilled our imaginations / and made Christmastime so bright. / Kristina Kline / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / HANDCRAFTED AND METAL - DATED 2006 bottom of packaging: (C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX2486