Hallmark "Miniature Clothespin Soldier 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
2019.65.4895
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
HMK.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Miniature Clothespin Soldier / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Third in the Miniature Clothespin Soldier Series. / Look for series verification 3 / on ornament. / Standing smartly at attention, this Canadian / Mountie is the third serviceman in a series / reminiscent of the 1980s Keepsake / Ornament Clothespin Soldier Series. Like / his counterpart in the earlier series, the / Mountie has arms that move back and forth. / Sculpted by Linda Sickman / Miniature / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1997 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4155
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