Hallmark "Miniature Fire Brigade Series: Firehouse No. 2006" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2006

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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

2006

Creator Notes

Designed by Don Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5138

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: FIRE / DEPT. on bottom of ornament: 2006 / (C) 2006 HMK. LIC. / 3 on front of packaging: MINIATURE SERIES EDITION / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Firehouse No. 2006 / Miniature Fire Brigade / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Third in the Series. Look for 3 on this ornament. / Firehouse No. 206 / Miniature Fire Brigade / This nostalgic firehouse may look / familiar, as it first appeared in 1991 / as part of the Nostalgic Houses and / Shops series. / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / HANDCRAFTED - DATED 2006 on right side of packaging: (C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM3096
Hallmark "Miniature Fire Brigade Series: Firehouse No. 2006" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2006