Hallmark "On the Road Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1994

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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

1994

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4688

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Tin (Metal)
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1994 on back of ornament: LS / 1994 on bottom of ornament: (C) 1994 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 2 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / On the Road / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Pressed Tin - Dated 1994 / Second in the On the Road Series. / Look for series verification 2 on ornament. / Mfd. for and (C) 1994 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM510-3 on top of packaging: Hallmark