Hallmark "The Olympic Spirit Collection: Cloisonne Medallion" Christmas Ornament, 1996
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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
1992
Subject Date
1996
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Diana McGehee 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
2019.65.3914
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Enamel (Fused coating)
Brass (Alloy)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
Atlanta 1996 / TM (C) 1992 ACOG
on back of ornament:
Hallmark / Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / CLOISONNE / MEDALLION / The Olympic Spirit Collection
on back of packaging:
Cloisonne and Brass / This handsome cloisonne medallion / commemorate the 1996 Centennial / Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. / Based on ancient tradition, / the Modern Olympic Games were / first held in 1896 in Athens, Greece. / Today, the Games continue / that proud history--renewing hope / for world harmony and inspiring / joy through individual triumphs. / Be sure to look for other designs from The Olympic Spirit Collection at your Hallmark retailer. / Official Licensed Product of The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, Inc. / A portion of the proceeds help fund the 1996 Olympic Games.
on right side of packaging:
AUTHENTIC / OLYMPIC GAMES / Atlanta 1996 / TM, (C) 1992 ACOG / COLLECTION / TM, (C) 1992 ACOG
sticker on right side of packaging:
TM, (C) 1992 ACOG / Atlanta 1996
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXE4041
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