Hallmark "On the Road Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1998

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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

1998

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.4928

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Tin (Metal)
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front and back of ornament: MAIL on top of ornament: 1998 on bottom of ornament: (C) 1998 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 6 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / On the Road / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Sixth and Final in the On the Road / Collector's Series. / Look for series 6 on ornament. / Thie postal van brings wishes / and gifts from far away. / It has a lot of rounds to make / in time for Christmas Day! / Sculpted by Linda Sickman / Miniature / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Pressed Tin - Dated 1998 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1998 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4213
Hallmark "On the Road Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1998