Hallmark "Carousel Ride Series: Wild Tiger" Christmas Ornament, 2008

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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

2008

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6432

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2008 / (C) 2008 HMK. LIC. / 5 on front of packaging: Series / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Wild Tiger / Carousel Ride / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Wild Tiger / Carousel Ride / Saddle a tiger-- / the ride will be wild, / Past favorite landmarks / you knew as a child-- / Through fairgrounds of summer / to Christmas, of course. / When else would a tiger / be tame as a horse? / Kristina Kline-Gaughran / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Fifth and Final in the Series. Look for 5 on this ornament. / 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 2008 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX7111