Hallmark "Nick's Wish List" Christmas Ornament, 1998

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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

1998

Creator Notes

Designed by Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in India.

Object ID

2019.65.77

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Nick's Wish List on top of packaging: Hallmark / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973-1998 on back of packaging: The way Santa's checking his list, you can bet There won't be a girl or a boy he'll forget! / Sculpted by Patricia Andrews / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - 1998 on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1998 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C. MO 64141 / Made in India QX6863
Hallmark "Nick's Wish List" Christmas Ornament, 1998