Hallmark "Refreshing Gift" Christmas Ornament, 1995

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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

1995

Creator Notes

Designed by Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.68

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Refreshing Gift / "COCA-COLA" SANTA on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1995 / The popular "Coca-Cola" Santa Claus illustrations created by Haddon Sundblom were the inspiration for this ornament. Sundblom were the inspiration for this ornament. Sundblom's portraits of a jolly Santa have appeared since the 1930s and have become an international symbol of the warmth and generous spirit of the holiday season. on bottom of packaging: PRODUCED FOR THE COC-COLA COMPANY, OWNER OF THE TRADEMARKS "COCA-COLA" AND THE DESIGN OF THE CONTOUR BOTTLE. / BY HALLMARK CARDS, INC. (C) 1994 THE COCA-COLA COMPANY. / ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. / Made in China / QX4067
Hallmark "Refreshing Gift" Christmas Ornament, 1995