Hallmark "Coca-Cola: Santa" Christmas Ornament, 1986

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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

1986

Creator Notes

Original artwork by Haddon Sundblom. Ornament designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.1504

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: MEMORIES / ARE REFLECTIONS OF / THE YESTERDAYS / WE'LL ALWAYS LOVE. / MERRY CHRISTMAS on front of packaging: Coca Cola / santa / GLASS ORNAMENT on sides of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT back of packaging: $4.75 top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Coca-Cola: Santa" Christmas Ornament, 1986