Hallmark "The Olympic Spirit Collection: Olympic Triumph" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3917
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on top of base of ornament:
Atlanta 1996 / TM, (C) 1992 ACOG
on bottom of ornament:
TM, (C) 1992 ACOG / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / OLYMPIC / TRIUMPH / The Olympic Spirit Collection
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / Sculpted by Ed Seale / In the days of the Ancient / Games in Olympia, Greece, / athletes competed in behalf of / their respective city-states. / Winners were welcomed home / as heroes, and statues were / created in their honor. / This portrayal of an Olympic / athlete was inspired by / magnificent marble statues / carved more than 2000 years ago. / Reflecting ancient ideals of / the beauty and strength of / the human body and spirit, / it commemorates the 100th year / of the Modern Olympic Games. / 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 Thailand QXE5731
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