Hallmark "Folk Art Americana: Making His Way" Collector's Club Christmas Ornament, 1998
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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
1998
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman 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
2019.65.3947
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
LS '98
on bottom of ornament:
K. O C.C. / (C) 1998 Hallmark / Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / Keepsake / Ornament / COLLECTOR'S / CLUB / Making His Way / 1998 MEMBERSHIP ORNAMENT / FOLK ART AMERICANA COLLECTION
on back of packaging:
The creations of early American / wood-carvers are cherished from / generation to generation. In the Folk / Art Americana Collection, Keepsake / Ornament artist Linda Sickmann / captures to perfection the simple / hand-carved look from years past. / Created exclusively for the Club, / Santa Claus, the season's most / endearing character, begins his / journey to deliver Christmas gifts to / the world. The 1998 year date and / Linda's initials also appear on the / design. / Sculpted by / Linda Sickman / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1998 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXC4523
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