Hallmark "Toymaker Santa Series" Christmas Ornament, 2001
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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
2001
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.87
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
2001
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Toymaker Santa / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
Second in the Toymaker Santa Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / Santa's showing this sweet dolly how to sip her tea, So she'll learn proper etiquette and hospitality. / Sculpted by Ken Crow / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / [...] / Handcrafted - Dated 2001
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX8032
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