Hallmark "Artists' Favorites: Scooting Along" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the Philippines.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4699
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
Collin
on right side of ornament:
94
on bottom of ornament:
(C) 1994 Hmk.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Scooting Along / Sculpted by John Francis / ARTISTS' FAVORITES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / "Scooting Along" is included in a group of / ornaments called "Artists' Favorites." These / designs reflect personal interests and memories / of the artists who create them. Look for John's / middle name, Collin, on this ornament. / Artist John Francis got a scooter like the one / in this ornament for Christmas when he was / a child. "It was one of my favorite toys," he says. John also had a record about a scooter / and he played it so often he remembers the / lyrics. "I'm satisfied to guide and ride my / tiny little scooter." / Mfd. for and (C) 1994 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in the Philippines QXM517-3
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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