Hallmark "Santa Tracking System" Christmas Ornament, 2007

Summary

The United States government started the Global Positioning System, or GPS--a satellite-based navigation system--in the 1970s. Hallmark created this ornament depicting a Santa Tracking System to let children of all ages follow Santa's activities--working, snacking, or heading out in his sleigh for the big evening.

The United States government started the Global Positioning System, or GPS--a satellite-based navigation system--in the 1970s. Hallmark created this ornament depicting a Santa Tracking System to let children of all ages follow Santa's activities--working, snacking, or heading out in his sleigh for the big evening.

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2007

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Haddix, Tammy 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Tammy Haddix of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6641

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: SANTA TRACKING SYSTEM ornament, underside: 2007 / [TM] / (C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Magic / Light and Sound / Santa Tracking System / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Santa Tracking System / Ever stop and wonder / where old Santa Claus could be? / Well all you need to find him / is this cool technology! / You'll catch him when he's snacking. / You'll know when he's at play. / You'll have the power to pinpoint / his position night and day! / Press the button on the front of this ornament to locate / Santa and hear him talk about his activities as he moves / around the North Pole getting everything ready for / Christmas! / Tammy Haddix / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. / Instructions printed inside box. / 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 2007 packaging, underside: (C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QHF3097

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