Hallmark "The Olympic Spirit Collection: Parade of Nations" 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 Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Japan.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3918
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
Atlanta 1996 / TM, (C) 1992 ACOG
on back of ornament:
Parade of Nations / Centennial / The Olympic Games / Athen, Greece - 1896 / Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. - 1996 / Fine Porcelain / Plate Illustration Designed by / Champion Products, Inc. / TM, (C) 1992 ACOG / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of display stand:
(C) 1993 HALLMARK CARDS, INC.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / PARADE / OF NATIONS / COLLECTOR'S PLATE / DISPLAY STAND / INCLUDED / The Olympic Spirit Collection
on back of packaging:
Fine Porcelain - Dated 1996 / For 100 years the Modern Olympic / Games have symbolized the ideals / of peace and brotherhood. / Outstanding athletes from around the / world gather to "take part...for the glory / of sport and the honor of our team." / This Collector's Plate suggests the joyful / procession at the Opening Ceremony / as the athletes enter the stadium--proudly / carrying their nations' flags. / 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:
Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in JAPAN QXE5741
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