Hallmark "On the Road Series" Miniature 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

1996

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.4862

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Tin (Metal)
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front and back of ornament: 1996 on bottom of ornament: (C) 1996 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 4 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / On the Road / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Pressed Tin - Dated 1996 / Sculpted and illustrated by Linda Sickman. / Fourth in the On the Road Series. / Look for series verification 4 on ornament. / This little truck brings its cargo / of Christmas trees to make the / season merry. / Mfd. for and (C) 1996 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4101 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "On the Road Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1996