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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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