Hallmark "Holiday Hero" Christmas Ornament, 1988

Summary

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.

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

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

1988

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Siedler, Bob 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1069

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: S. CLAUS / 1 on front of packaging: Handcrafted Ornament / Holiday Hero on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: Keepsake Ornament / S. Claus is loved by all his fans, / His name's known near and far, / For when the Christmas rush has passed, / He's quite a football star! on bottom of packaging: (c) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China QX423-1

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