Hallmark "The Olympic Spirit Collection: Izzy The 1996 Mascot" 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
1992-1993
Subject Date
1996
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Don Palmiter 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
2019.65.3916
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
1996
on back of ornament:
TM, (C) 1993 ACOG / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / IZZY / THE 1996 / MASCOT / The Olympic Spirit Collection
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / Sculpted by Don Palmiter / Izzy is the official mascot of the 1996 / Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. / He comes from the World of the Torch, a / land that is dedicated to the pure joy of sports / and the principles of the Olympic spirit. / Known for his lightning bolt eyebrows / and starry eyes, Izzy has appeared in / animated films on television. / In addition, he is the hero of thousands / of imaginative adventures written / by children and teenagers across America. / Look for other Keepsake Ornaments / and collectible figurines in 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 top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
AUTHENTIC / OLYMPIC GAMES / Atlanta 1996 / TM, (C) 1992 ACOG / COLLECTION / TM, (C) 1992 ACOG / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXE5724
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