Hallmark "Carousel Reindeer" Collector's Club Christmas Ornament, 1987

THF351967 / Hallmark "Carousel Reindeer" Collector's Club Christmas Ornament, 1987
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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

1987

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3862

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1987 on back of ornament: 1987 Charter Member on bottom of ornament: (C) 1987 / HALLMARK / CARDS / INC. / Hallmark / Keepsake / Ornament / COLLECTOR'S CLUB on front of packaging: Hallmark / Keepsake / Ornament / COLLECTOR'S / CLUB / "Carousel Reindeer" / Handcrafted Ornament / Dated 1987 on back of packaging: 1987 Charter Member / Keepsake Ornament / (C) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in China QXC581-7
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