Hallmark "On the Road Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1995

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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

1995

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.4825

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Tin (Metal)
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1995 on back of ornament: LS on bottom of ornament: (C) 1995 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 3 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / On the Road / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Pressed Tin - Dated 1995 / Third in the On the Road Series. / Look for series verification 3 on ornament. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1995 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4797