Hallmark "On the Road Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1997

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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

1997

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.4892

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Tin (Metal)
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1997 on top of ornament: 97 on bottom of ornament: (C) 1997 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 5 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / On the Road / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Fifth in the On the Road Collector's Series. / Look for series verification 5 / on ornament. / On duty for the holidays, this neighborhood / patrol car is happy to give a helping hand / to some holiday travelers. / Sculpted and Illustrated by Linda Sickman / Miniature / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Pressed Tin - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1997 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4172