Hallmark "Yuletide Treasures Series: Santa" Christmas Ornaments, 2006

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

2006

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Kegrize, Edythe 

Lyle, Joyce 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Edythe Kegrize and sculpted by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5348

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

bottom of ornament: 2006 / (C) 2006 Hallmark / Licensing, Inc. on front of packaging: SERIES EDITION / Magic / Pull-String / Movement / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Santa / Yuletide Treasures / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT - DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: First in the Series. Look for 1 on this ornament. / Santa / Yuletide Treasures / With his magical pack slung over his back / and his shimmering lantern in hand, / Santa steps out, bringing wonder and smiles / to children all over the land. / Each of the traditional Christmas figures in / this series will feature a pull-string motion / that evokes the sweet simplicity of classic toys. / Joyce Lyle / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Edythe Kegrize / 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 bottom of packaging: (C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX3326

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