Hallmark "A Pony for Christmas Series" 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 Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5889

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cloth
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: (C) Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / 7 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / A PONY FOR CHRISTMAS / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: A PONY FOR CHRISTMAS / With a swish of his tail / and a click of his hooves / and the sweetest of sweet little neighs, / This pony arrives / with his beary good friend / to remind you of fun childhood days! / Linda Sickman / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Seventh in the Series. / Look for 7 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 and Leather - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8221