Hallmark "Nick and Christopher Series: Downhill Delivery" Christmas Ornament, 2004

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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

2004

Creator Notes

Designed by Tracy Larsen of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.5911

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Plush
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on top of skis on ornament: 04 on bottom of ornament: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / 1 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / Downhill Delivery / Nick and Christopher / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: Downhill Delivery / Nick and Christopher / Santa's helpers sure are busy...but not too / busy to take time out for fun! Here are two of / Santa's favorites--Nick (he's the big guy) and his / sidekick Christopher. Nick is very proud to be / named for jolly ol' St. Nicholas, and he's almost / always a model "elf." He loves winter activities / and often finds a way to combine work and play. / Little Christopher (whose name also hints of the / holiday season) has the courage of a bear and / loves to tag along. / This series will feature the adventuresome pair / enjoying a different winter activity each year. / Tracy Larsen / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / First in the Series / Look for 1 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX2834