Hallmark "Letter to Santa" Christmas Ornament, 1990
THF177539 / Hallmark "Letter to Santa" Christmas Ornament, 1990
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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
1990
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.187
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
CRANBERRY / COMPUTER
on front of packaging:
MAGIC / LIGHT! / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Letter to Santa
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted / Screen reads: "Dear Santa, I've been very, very, very good!" / A unique ornament--lights up your Christmas with a bit of Keepsake Magic! / Plugs easily and quickly into any of the light bulb sockets on a miniature tree light string. Use only with standard U.L.-listed light strings of 3.5-or 6-volt bulbs. / Handy connector cord and two light bulbs included. Connector cord allows for easy placement on your tree. / Complete display instructions enclosed. / $14.00
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