Hallmark "Nutcracker Guild 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 Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.4930

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cloth
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1998 on bottom of ornament: (C) 1998 / Hmk. Cds. / 5 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Nutcracker Guild / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Fifth in the Nutcracker Guild Series. / Look for series verification 5 on ornament. / This little skier is all set to make his first / big downhill run. Although he opens / and closes like a real nutcracker, please / don't use him or the other Nutcracker / Guild members to crack real nuts. / Sculpted by Linda Sickman / Miniature / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - 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 Thailand QXM4203
Hallmark "Nutcracker Guild Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1998