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
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
2019.65.4928
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
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